Just Released: Arts Research Quarterly, Issue 16
We are thrilled to announce the release of the 16th edition of Arts Research Quarterly! This edition gathers current studies and thought-provoking articles that underscore the vital role of the arts in our communities, featuring:
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"The associations between arts and humanities engagement and well-being in a representative sample of United States residents during the COVID-19 pandemic" by Katherine N. Cotter, James O. Pawelski. The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted well-being, leading many to seek comfort in the arts and humanities. A study of 873 US adults found that arts engagement was linked to improved well-being, particularly among those who felt more affected by the pandemic. The findings suggest that the arts may support well-being during challenging times, emphasizing the need for further research on this relationship. |
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"The evolution of ticket pricing strategies in the North American concert industry: evidence from two decades of data" by Dylan Thompson.
The author examines concert ticket pricing strategies from 1999 to 2019 in the US and Canada, focusing on second-degree price discrimination and its effects on outcomes like ticket revenue and capacity utilization. Thompson finds that the impact of price discrimination varies with musician popularity and the difference between highest and lowest ticket prices. The study provides insights into optimizing pricing strategies and the effects of dynamic pricing on the concert industry. |
The latest edition of ARQ presents a diverse range of articles on creativity and well-being. One study explores how art and storytelling boost creativity in autistic youth, while another investigates the connection between arts engagement and mental health. Creative arts therapy is shown to alleviate psychological distress in nonpatient-facing healthcare workers. Research on solo dancing examines its absolute and relative effects, and a virtual reality study delves into how digital art affects body sensations.
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 | |
Mar 13, 2025