April 26, 2024

In an examination of data from arts and cultural organizations across the country who completed a Cultural Data Profile (CDP), we uncover key trends shaping the sector. Our initial analysis focuses on FY 2023, drawing from data provided by over 233 organizations of varying budget sizes, geographic locations, and artistic disciplines. Of these, 12% (29 organizations) self-identify as having a mission rooted in a Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) community or tradition, 88% do not.  

Over three consecutive weeks, we’ll dissect funding sources and attendance, staffing patterns, and working capital, offering insights into their implications for organizations. We will examine key differences by organization size, and while our current sample of organizations who identify as BIPOC is too small to draw generalizable conclusions, we will share findings about this group and acknowledge the limitation. As more organizations finalize their end of year financial documents and input their data in the CDP in the coming months, we’ll update our analysis to track the persistence of these trends.