Insights for Cultural Professionals - DataArts

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Data at Work

Check out the latest in relevant research, analysis, and articles to help you gain new perspective and stay abreast of changing currents. Consider this your cultural data reading room.

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Jul 01, 2026

In Memory of Monica Michelle Lewis

Jun 25, 2026

Chicago’s Creative Workforce: Economic Conditions and Outcomes

Apr 28, 2026

Using Comparative Data to Fuel Cultural Development and Advocacy in Niagara County

Apr 09, 2026

A Year in Review: SMU DataArts Releases its 2025 Annual Report

Feb 19, 2026

AI and the Future of Grantmaking: Lessons from Public Sector Research

Jan 08, 2026

The Nation's Most Arts-Vibrant Communities of 2025

Dec 19, 2025

Five Key Takeaways from Our 2025 Research

Dec 02, 2025

Deep Revenue Losses Concentrate Among Large Organizations, Others See Slowing Growth

Oct 20, 2025

Counting the Uncounted: Artists Living on the Margins of Federal Statistics

Oct 14, 2025

Meet Michael DeWhatley, SMU DataArts’ Newest Research Fellow

Aug 26, 2025

National Trends 2025: Analysis of the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector

Aug 14, 2025

Meet Jasmine Engleton and Nicole Kim, SMU DataArts’ New Research Fellows

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