Founded in 1974, Business for the Arts is a national business association dedicated to strengthening Canada’s arts and culture sector. 

Our mission is to continuously push for important tax incentives, conduct ground-breaking research and launch innovative programs that facilitate funding relationships for the arts and connect business volunteers to the cultural sector in Canada.

 

 

 

To learn more about our surveys and advocacy work, read our artsSurvey brochure available here.

 

Téléchargez notre brochure pour en savoir plus sur notre travail de recherche et de sensibilisation. Cliquez ici !

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business for the Arts has been tracking the state of the arts in Canada since 1974, capturing financial and statistical data on private sector support, public sector funding, employment figures, audience development and new growth areas in the arts. 

 

The annual surveys provide significant insight into the health of non-profit arts and culture organizations in Canada. One of the most interesting aspects of having over thirty years of annual survey data is the long-term trend analysis and benchmarking which so much historical data allows. 

 

The surveys provide value to participating arts organizations with a full survey data CD ROM, analysis on survey results, and access to an on-line benchmarking tool* allowing arts organizations to compare their operating performance against a national average by sector and by discipline.

 

If you have questions, or would like to participate in our surveys, Email us at surveys@businessforthearts.org or call us at 416-869-3016 x229
 

Benchmarking is the process of comparing a set of data to another that is considered to be a point of reference. 
 

BftA has created a benchmarking tool that will allow organizations to compare their financial data to the national average of organizations of a similar size or discipline. Survey respondents can create custom charts to compare their earned, government and private sector revenue.  The survey benchmarking tool illustrates how an organization’s revenue stream compares to others, informing the organization where they have been successful and where improvement can be made.  

 

 

Did you complete our 2007-2008 survey of Arts and Heritage Organizations in Canada?
Compare your data and measure your performance!
It's quick and easy to use! Just log on to apps.businessforthearts.org

 

 

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