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Research & Data

February, 2023

The Strategic Development department is responsible for developing the Arts Council’s strategy, corporate and business plans.

The Arts Council’s Strategic Development Department delivers a comprehensive programme of research and evaluation. Our research programme:

Builds evidence-based knowledge and understanding of the role and impact of art on people's lives
Identifies patterns of engagement and factors affecting engagement in the arts
Helps create more diverse, equal and confident communities by addressing inequalities as they related to race, disability and gender.