Research and data
Our research programme aims to increase our knowledge and understanding about the impact of art and culture on people’s lives. Our data allows us to be open, accountable and responsive about the work we do and the investment we make. Explore more about research and data below.
Our research
Our research
Through our research programme, we hope to understand how art and culture impacts people’s lives. Through research and evaluation, we produce evidence and intelligence that supports art and culture organisations to improve their practice and to demonstrate the impact they are having. Our research also helps to inform art and culture policy, and the Arts Council’s investment activity.
Our data
Our data
Data on the distribution of our investment, and the activity related to it, informs our evaluation of impacts, our funding decisions and future strategy. Making this data as widely available as possible is essential for our accountability and supports wider development.