Impact of the Explore and Create Program, 2020-21

In April 2021, the Canada Council for the Arts engaged Hill and Knowlton Strategies to undertake an analysis of the impact of the Council’s Explore and Create program.

Research goal

The report examines how recipients of the Explore and Create program utilized funds, the nature and inspiration behind the projects, the projects’ contribution to artistic development and practice, and project timing and method of dissemination.

Methods

Hill and Knowlton Strategies reviewed grant applications of 1,665 successful recipients of the Explore and Create program.

Outcomes

Hill and Knowlton Strategies concluded that:

• The program has been a catalyst for production of new works.
• The program has contributed to the artistic development of grant recipients by allowing them to complete an unfinished work, developing a larger or more ambitious work or developing their ability to digitize their work.
• The analysis suggests that about half of the projects (48%) were expected to be disseminated no sooner than September 1, 2021, with 70% of applicants indicating that they expected to share their work fully in person.

Questions?

Please contact the Research, Measurement and Data Analytics Section at research@canadacouncil.ca.