Just Released: Arts Research Quarterly, Issue 15
We are thrilled to announce the release of the 15th edition of Arts Research Quarterly! This edition brings together innovative research and insightful articles that underscore the vital role of the arts in our communities, featuring:
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"Dance, Music, and Social Conversation Program Participation Positively Affects Physical and Mental Health in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial" by Jatin P. Ambegaonkar, Holly Matto, Niyati Dhokai et al. Community-engaged arts programs are increasingly used to promote health in older adults. This study discusses the positive effects of 10-week dance, music, and social conversation programs on both physical and mental health in community-dwelling older adults. |
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"The countervailing effects of spatial competition in the performing arts: examining local versus traded market performance" by Richard Briesch, Ernan Haruvy, Glenn B. Voss, and Zannie Giraud Voss
Intense local market competition can reduce an organization’s revenues in that market but boost innovation and revenue opportunities elsewhere. Using data from the performing arts sector, this study reveals that local competition negatively impacts local performance but positively influences innovation and traded market performance. Smaller organizations tend to innovate more in response to competition but often lack the resources to convert innovation into increased revenues. |
The 15th edition of ARQ also presents a collection of research articles that explore the dynamic intersections of art, health, economics, and society. Highlights include studies employing functional magnetic resonance imaging to unravel the neural foundations of artistic creativity, the innovative use of machine learning in art evaluation, the transition to online arts engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the efficacy of art therapy in enhancing the mental health of clinical nurses. Broader trends in arts participation and the resilience of theater are also discussed.
About Arts Research Quarterly: Produced in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Arts Research Quarterly samples recent research publications on the arts ecosystem and on the arts' value and impact for individuals and communities. The literature is based on secondary analysis of arts datasets, whether they are housed at NADAC or elsewhere. Sign up to receive notifications about new issues of Arts Research Quarterly.
About NADAC: The National Archive of Data on Arts and Culture (NADAC) is a repository that facilitates research on arts and culture by acquiring data, particularly those funded by federal agencies and other organizations, and sharing those data with researchers, policymakers, people in the arts and culture field, and the general public. It is one of several topical archives hosted by ICPSR, the largest social science data archive in the world and part of the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research. NADAC is funded by the NEA. Thanks to the support from the NEA, users can obtain data from NADAC completely free of charge.
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| Sunil Iyengar Research & Analysis Director NEA Office of Research & Analysis | |
Dec 12, 2024