STUDY ON AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT: HOW TO PLACE AUDIENCES AT THE CENTRE OF CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS in more detail
“STUDY ON AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT: HOW TO PLACE AUDIENCES AT THE CENTRE OF CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS”
IN MORE DETAIL
Many culture makers have embraced the theme of Audience Development (AD); we all want audiences, preferably large and enthusiastic ones. But how can we demonstrate to our investors that we have taken the task seriously? How do we measure our efforts? This meticulous study undertaken by the European Commission, looks at examples from the diverse European cultural landscape, providing innovative approaches and methods in the area of AD and tools for cultural leaders looking at make a convincing case, within their organisations, for a transition to an audience-centric approach.
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“STUDY ON AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT. HOW TO PLACE AUDIENCES AT THE CENTRE OF CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS”
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
A bibliography of Audience Development resources organized around six different aspects of the subject: general issues related; digitalization; social impact and diversity; urban regeneration, integration and community; involvement and co - creation processes; and measuring and evaluating visitor behaviour
LITERATURE REVIEW
A review of selected literature from the study organized by topic, for the sake of clarity , and focusing on:
- Access to culture
- Audience development and organizational implications
- Engagement and active participation
- The challenge of digital shift
- The social role of culture and the problem of impact measurement.
GLOSSARY
A glossary of 9 terms central to the Audience Development discussion that includes the definition of “audience”, reflections about “access to culture” - and its barriers - and the meaning of “participation” in culture.
Recommended resources
Is participation the ’new black’ in audience development strategies?
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This means rethinking the way institutions work in view of new technologies and urban growth, using culture as an engine for social innovation, and at the same time changing the use of buildings and spaces and creating a space for dialogue among citizens, while rethinking formats.
Inspired by the findings of the Audience Growth Initiative, marketing and development directors from nine orchestras undertook a follow-up Patron Growth Initiative with Prescott & Associates to tackle the more complex issue of building sustainable support, factoring in both attendance and donations — thus helping orchestras grow total lifetime value. This presentation outlines the findings and recommendations of the yearlong effort that included data mining (on a database of 545,000 concertgoers and donors), qualitative, and quantitative research. This presentation debuted at the League's 2011 National Conference.
Music organizations and ensembles from 17 European countries participated in a two-year project (New Music : New Audiences, 2012-2014) on audience engagement with the aim of creating and trying out concert formats in tune with a contemporary audience. The project was supported by the Cultural Programme of EU and explored several aspects of the way that new music can meet an audience.
Here you will find the final report with all the findings and conclusion. A good resource for professionals, students and researchers of the classical and contemporary music scene looking for ideas to better engage their audinces.