Impact of the Sector Innovation and Development Component of the Supporting Artistic Practice Program, 2022-25

The Canada Council for the Arts engaged Hill+Knowlton to undertake an analysis of the Sector Innovation and Development component.

Research goal

The analysis focused on funded activities, including benefits for the sector and diverse communities, and strategies for inclusion and accessibility.

Methods

Responses from 454 successful grant applications submitted during the 2022-25 period were analyzed.

Outcomes

Hill+Knowlton highlighted the anticipated impact of grant recipients’ projects:  

• Recipients reported that diverse groups will benefit from their work, particularly racialized communities, new or emerging artists, and First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.
• Most projects aim to address diversity and accessibility (84%).
• To ensure they are engaging communities in a respectful way, recipients indicated that they would work with individuals with experience with specific communities and engage with these communities to establish proper protocols.
• Recipients noted that communities would see themselves represented in the work, that they would partner with community groups on promotion, and ensure that their work is accessible.
• Recipients planned to undertake activities that would foster collaboration (80%) and allow artists to acquire new skills (82%). Projects supported events, mentorship opportunities, and professional development opportunities.

Questions?

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