Beyond the Bio: Caitlin McNaughton

Beyond the Bio: Caitlin McNaughton

Meet our Manager of Research and Insights, Caitlin McNaughton! Join us as we take a few moments to go beyond the bio and get to know our team's newest addition.

How the pandemic has changed audience accessibility

How the pandemic has changed audience accessibility

Download the Access Report to find out more about how the state of access in our sector has changed, case studies to demonstrate the data through lived experience, and resources and tips to prioritise the access needs of audiences.

The Power of Youth Arts

The Power of Youth Arts

In 2022, the Patternmakers team has been working in collaboration with the Australian Theatre for Young People on a new research resource about the power of youth arts. Find out what we know about young people and the arts, as supported by the research literature. Download the research guide for the full story.

Join Patternmakers

Join Patternmakers

We are looking for a Business Administrator to join the Patternmakers team in the new year to assist us with the smooth running of the business, managing all administration and finance processes, supporting business operations and managing business risks.

The outlook for recovery across Australia

The outlook for recovery across Australia

Download the October 2022 snapshot reports for key states/territories for tailored insights into how Australian audiences are settling into the post-COVID landscape.

6 audience trends to prepare for in 2023

6 audience trends to prepare for in 2023

Audience behaviour is shifting and it can be hard to know what to expect. Here are six audience behaviour trends to prepare for, according to the data from our October phase of the Audience Outlook Monitor.

What's next in terms of flood recovery for the creative industries?

What's next in terms of flood recovery for the creative industries?

In 2022, the Patternmakers team has been working on a project to assist with creative industries flood recovery. Here, we share the 5 top areas of need, and 6 recommendations for intervention, to ensure the creative industries flourishes again after the disaster.

Key findings: October 2022

Key findings: October 2022

October 2022 results from the Audience Outlook Monitor are now available, covering current attendance levels, financial barriers, re-entry anxiety and the desire for innovative arts experiences.

Read about the findings and download the Live Attendance Update.

Join Patternmakers

Join Patternmakers

We are looking for an experienced leader to join the Patternmakers team in a Manager capacity to assist us with research and insights.

Beyond the Bio: Mia Skeffington

Beyond the Bio: Mia Skeffington

Meet our Research Coordinator, Mia Skeffington! Join us as we take a few moments to go beyond the bio and get to know our team's newest addition.

Recovering from re-entry anxiety

Recovering from re-entry anxiety

Are you ready to party like it’s 2019? No? Me neither. Read on for the low-down on ‘re-entry anxiety’ and the impact on the cultural sector.

Key findings: August 2022

Key findings: August 2022

August 2022 results from the Audience Outlook Monitor are now available, covering current attendance, spending levels, competing priorities and key barriers.

Read about the findings and download the National Snapshot Report.

Webinar: Live Attendance August 2022

Webinar: Live Attendance August 2022

Join Tandi and Andy Donovan, Director of Multi-Year Investment at the Australia Council for the Arts on Wednesday 24 August, as they discuss the latest audience insights from August 2022.