SMU DataArts has spent more than a decade compiling the data behind nonprofit arts trends, helping leaders navigate shifting audiences and funding.

A data-informed report on the state of Washington's arts and culture sector

Budget and meeting documents obtained by The Post show ticket revenue and fundraising plummeted even as leaders publicly touted a financial turnaround.

Why did it take a crisis to prompt intentional investment in arts and culture, and how can it be sustained as political and economic landscapes present new challenges?

A new report zooms in on data from 10 cities between 2019 and 2024, linking local public investments to stronger performances in the arts sector.

With world-renowned cultural campuses, San Diego is one of the country’s top 100 arts communities, but can it hold its position amid shrinking arts investment and rising costs?

A multi-year study of artists, culture bearers, and cultural organizations across the Bay Area and the role they play in building belonging, preserving cultural identity, and strengthening…

This brief looks at how art can be used to strengthen community

The choreographer’s troupe marked its centenary this spring at City Center, and an exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and a photographic book offer further insight into her innovative artistry.

Broadway actor André De Shields discusses his Tony-nominated performance in CATS: The Jellicle Ball, turning 80 and his philosophy on life.

M-AAA's curated list of upcoming deadlines and opportunities for artists and arts organizations seeking to grow their practices and secure funding.

Just east of downtown, Deep Ellum is one of Dallas’ liveliest neighborhoods and a historic hub for local artists and musicians.

‘DREAM’ Pilot Launches in Partnership with Six Major US Art Museums

As AI tools enter grantmaking, funders face critical questions about potential bias, accountability, and responsible use. Katie Ingersoll and researcher, Daniel Fonner discuss a research-based…

Is culture in cities responding to today’s challenges? At the World Cities Culture Forum, we believe culture is the “golden thread” across urban policy, addressing urgent issues from health, climate a...

For the third consecutive year, New York maintains its #1 position as the most arts-vibrant state in the nation according to SMU DataArts' Arts Vibrancy Index 2025.

Jackson, WY-ID claims title of #1 most arts-vibrant community of 2025, calculated by measures of supply, demand, and public support, and adjust for cost of living and population size.

From the measurable impact of cultural resources on community well-being to the financial realities facing organizations of all sizes, these five findings capture a sector navigating transition and…

While national averages show declining revenue across the arts sector in 2024, a deeper analysis reveals striking differences across budget sizes—offering arts leaders and funders the nuanced context…

MMF's 2025 Report on Workplace Equity and Organizational Culture in US Art Museums is out now!