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Perceptions of Arts and Culture

This research reflects the general public’s perceptions of arts and culture in Canada and contextualizes Culture Days within the arts and culture sector.

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Recent insights into arts & culture participation can also be found in the results of the Canada Arts Council’s Arts and Heritage Access and Availability Survey (2020-2021)

THE ROLE OF ARTS AND CULTURE IN CANADA

We asked people in Canada to what extent they thought arts and culture played a role in the following aspects of society:


For a broader exploration of the roles and impacts of arts and culture in Canada: the government of Canada’s report ‘Social Impacts and Benefits in Arts and Culture’

YEAR-ROUND PARTICIPATION