Our national research programme explores questions across artforms and regions, building collective knowledge and supporting the development of effective policy.

Current research activities

  • Arts audiences - exploring patterns of arts attendance and participation
  • Arts and the economy - measuring the impact and contribution of public funding in the arts
  • Children and young people - developing a quality framework
  • Evidencing our work - working in partnership, supporting the creation of tools, resources and frameworks to address the policy needs of the Arts Council and the arts sector in England. This section includes CASE and Stakeholder focus.
  • Libraries consultation - Envisioning the library of the future is a programme of research and debate that will help us to develop a long-term vision for public libraries in England.

Previous research projects