In February and early March we hosted 31 one-on-one interviews and 8 focus groups gathering 60+ individuals. Interviewees included a set of disparate national and international arts service organization leaders. Focus groups included 7-10 participants each, featuring arts workers, artists, and funders working within and in relation to ASO’s across the country. These interviews and focus groups provided important insights that illustrate the history and current landscape of ASOs. They also surfaced key issues that we are considering for further exploration in subsequent phases of research.

 

Participants were selected from a long list of possibilities developed from self-nominations received via our interest form. In addition, members of the ASO Advisory Cohort identified individuals to ensure a broad set of organizations and experiences are represented. All interview and focus group participants were compensated for their time.

 

We are grateful for everyone that took the time to speak with us and provided additional resources to connect with as we continue the research process.

In late-January the ASO Advisory Cohort met to finalize the Interview and Focus Group participant lists and discuss the research process and the values informing this work. In February, the group convened to discuss the research’s subject typology and discuss the study’s potential universe.

 

Join us on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST for a virtual event showcasing the data findings from Phase One. We will also unpack the learnings, challenges, and focus areas for the next phase of this research— including the release of a new data visualization tool and national ASO list which will act as an open data resource for the sector.

 

RSVP is required. ASL Interpretation & Closed Captioning will be available. Stay tuned for more updates and featured speakers. 

As we approach the closing of Phase One of this study, we are working in collaboration with the ASO Advisory Cohort to finalize:

We are also  working with data analyst, Leonardo Figueiredo, from Rila Group, to develop a new open data resource to share our learnings and work on ASOs. These data will be useful to ASOs as well as their networks and beneficiaries. 

 

As a reminder, this project is a multi-phase, multi-year project. The team is in the process of ongoing fundraising to ensure proper resourcing of future phases of the research. If you are interested in supporting this project please contact us at admin@consultingadc.com. 

Missed the last ASO research update? 
Visit January 2024’s Research Digest #2 to learn more.

 

Know an ASO leader who would be interested in learning more about this research? Spread the word by forwarding this message or invite them to visit www.consultingadc.com/asoresearch to learn more.

ADC Consulting is a fiscally sponsored project of IndieSpace. The first phase of Understanding Arts Service Organizations in a Changing Arts Ecosystem is made possible with the generous support of the Mellon Foundation. ADC Consulting is a grantee of the Mellon Foundation. The research, its process, and outcomes is not a commissioned project of the foundation and does not represent its views.

 

You are receiving this email because you signed up for email updates on this research study. The ASO Research Digest will be sent once a month. If you have any questions, please email admin@consultingadc.com. Follow this link if you wish to unsubscribe.