New Data Alert: American Time Use Survey: Arts Activities, 2003-2023
We are thrilled to announce the release of the latest update to the American Time Use Study (ATUS) data at the National Archive of Data on Arts and Culture (NADAC). The updated dataset now covers the years 2003 through 2023, incorporating the most recent data from 2022 and 2023. The ATUS 2003-2023 data are available for free download and online analysis on the NADAC website.
Related to this release, we invite you to explore insightful findings drawn from the updated ATUS data, shared by the National Arts Statistics and Evidence-based Reporting Center (NASERC).
American Time Use Survey
The ATUS is sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. It measures the amount of time people spend doing various activities, such as work and work-related activities, personal care, household activities, consumer purchases, volunteering, and caring for and helping household members. Respondents are also asked about arts-related activities including sports, recreation, socializing, relaxing, reading, watching TV, arts and crafts, and music appreciation. Visit the ATUS homepage to learn more about the study and its data.
National Archive of Data on Arts and Culture
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 | |
Apr 1, 2025