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Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and PA Humanities Analyze Pandemic Recovery, Community Engagement in Latest PA CultureCheck StudySurvey finds attendance lags 22% behind 2019 levels in Southeastern Pennsylvania; 95% of cultural, arts, or humanities organizations partner with community organizations to deliver programsPHILADELPHIA (February 26, 2024) – The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (“Cultural Alliance”) and PA Humanities today released the results of their joint PA CultureCheck study, which shine a light on the pandemic recovery progress and community engagement efforts of cultural, arts, and humanities organizations. The full results can be found at PAHumanities.org/CultureCheck. “It’s encouraging to see that organizations are continuing to rebound from the pandemic, even compared to our 2022 survey. But it’s clear that we still have a long road ahead to ensure a strong future for our arts and culture sector,” said Patricia Wilson Aden, President & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. “A healthy creative sector has a profound ripple effect in communities and economies across the state. This data illustrates that fact, but it also highlights the far-reaching potential that could be gained by working in collaboration with the allied industries and individuals who benefit from the positive impact of arts and culture.” “We know that cultural, arts, and humanities organizations are doing more than just contributing to the vibrancy of Pennsylvania. They are centers of innovation, creativity, learning, and progress. PA CultureCheck helps us quantify this change,” said Laurie Zierer, Executive Director, PA Humanities. “These organizations are getting creative with solutions to the real problems facing our communities—another proof point that the arts and culture sector is worth of steady, stable funding to continue their work.” The PA CultureCheck study is based on a survey of 271 organizations from across Pennsylvania, including 112 organizations in Southeastern PA, conducted in May and June 2023. After preliminary data was presented to cultural and civic leaders, the Cultural Alliance and PA Humanities also conducted community listening sessions in October 2023 to collect additional context and anecdotal evidence to support the study. PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE FINDINGSAttendance
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PA CultureCheck is an annual statewide survey created by PA Humanities and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance to gather the voices and interests of cultural, arts, and humanities organizations, along with other nonprofits, community organizations, and businesses doing work in this space. The full results of PA CultureCheck 2023 can be found at PAHumanities.org/CultureCheck.
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About Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Established in 1972, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is the region’s leading arts and cultural advocacy, research, and marketing organization. Our mission is to “lead, strengthen and amplify the voices of a cultural community that ignites creativity, inspires people and is essential for a healthy region.” Our membership includes more than 450 organizations ranging from museums and dance companies to community art centers, historic sites, music ensembles and zoos. For more information on the Cultural Alliance, please visit philaculture.org.
About PA Humanities PA Humanities is an independent nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and part of a network of 56 state humanities councils across the country. Its mission is to champion the humanities to build community, educate, inspire, and make long-lasting change. More information at PAHumanities.org. |
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The work of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is made possible through the generous support of committed individuals and institutions. |