Accessibility is working for most culture-goers, but improvement opportunities remain: One in five culture-goers report having accessibility or accommodation needs (12%) or attending with someone who does (10%). Accessibility needs are reported as being met by two in three culture-goers (66% score 7-10 out of 10). However, nearly one third say their needs are somewhat met (24% rate it 4-6 out of 10) or not met (seven per cent rate it a 0-3 out of 10), highlighting opportunities for continued improvement.
The Arts Response Tracking Study (ARTS) is a regular monitor of the environment in the arts and culture sector. The study focuses on culture-goers who have attended an indoor cultural gathering, an outdoor cultural gathering or a gallery or museum in the past three years.
This wave of research gauged the opinions among Canadians on past and future attendance, accessibility and accommodations, cancelling attendance, barriers and sense of belonging.
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,104 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from July 28th to 30th, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The sample included both land- and cell-lines across Canada. The results were statistically checked and weighted by age and gender using the latest Census information and the sample is geographically stratified to be representative of Canada. Individuals were randomly called using random digit dialing, with a maximum of five call backs. The margin of error for this survey is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
The study was sponsored by Business / Arts and the National Arts Centre, the Founding ARTS Partners for this project.
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