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Visitor Research for Science Gallery Melbourne

We worked with Science Gallery Melbourne to conduct audience research for its exhibitions, BLOOD and PERFECTION.

In 2017 and 2018, we worked with Science Gallery Melbourne to conduct audience research for its exhibitions, BLOOD and PERFECTION.

These projects involved designing questionnaires to measure satisfaction, visitation, awareness, motivations and attitudes. Our analysis identified themes and patterns to establish baseline data about and support future opportunities. We also developed data collection processes for Science Gallery Melbourne’s staff to conduct fieldwork going forward.

Image Credit: https://annatregloan.com.au/science-gallery-melbourne

 
 

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Impact Evaluation Partner for BlakDance

In 2018, we worked with the national peak body for Indigenous Dance, BlakDance, to ‘catch and keep’ its impact from 2018 to 2020.

We worked with the national peak body for Indigenous Dance, BlakDance, to ‘catch and keep’ its impact from 2018 to 2020.

We intived BlakDance stakeholders to contribute their experiences and ideas via a series of depth interviews and an online survey.

We will analysed existing datasets to tell the story of First Nations dance and build an evidence base that both BlakDance, and its stakeholders, can rely on for planning, funding applications and advocacy work going forward.

Image Credit: https://www.blakdance.org.au/

 
 

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Four-year Evaluation of Asian Producers Platform Camp for Performing Lines

From 2015-2018, Performing Lines commissioned Tandi Palmer Williams to help analyse and report on each year of APPCAMP, a week-long event bringing together creative producers for networking and exchange.

From 2015-2018, Performing Lines commissioned Tandi Palmer Williams to help analyse and report on each year of APPCAMP, a week-long event bringing together creative producers for networking and exchange.

The results helped Performing Lines improve the Camp each year and secure ongoing funding.

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Review of Touring and Engagement for Creative Victoria

In 2018, we worked with Creative Victoria to explore how the touring environment should evolve to better meet the needs of communities across Victoria and ensure future models are evidence-based.

In 2018, we worked with Creative Victoria to explore how the touring environment should evolve to better meet the needs of communities across Victoria and ensure future models are evidence-based.

We gathered data from over 200 touring stakeholders via an extensive series of depth interviews, six open forums across the State with 56 individuals, and a stakeholder survey.

We provided Creative Victoria with recommendations for new touring and funding investment models in order to ensure that the Victorian State government is able to realise its state-wide strategic objectives.

Image Credit: creative.vic.gov.au/funding-opportunities/find-a-funding-opportunity/touring-victoria

 
 

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Audience Research for UTS ART

We worked with the UTS Sydney across two projects within UTS ART.

In 2017 and 2018, we worked with the UTS Sydney across two projects within UTS ART.

The first was to conduct audience research to identify opportunities to grow the contribution of art to the University. This involved qualitative research and an online survey to develop a quantitative profile of visitors. Over 500 people participated in the research. Our analysis identified themes and patterns in visitation and audience experiences, highlighting opportunities for art on campus.

The second was to conduct stakeholder research to help guide the strategic objectives of UTS ART. This involved conducting strategic workshops and consultations and identified priority opportunities for the new role of UTS ART.

Image Credit: https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/news/picture-health

 
 

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Evaluation of the GENEXT Program at the Museum of Contemporary Art

In 2018, we worked with the Museum of Contemporary Art to evaluate their GENEXT Program, a festival-style event for people aged 12-18 years featuring live music, performances and art-making and interactive experiences.

We worked with the Museum of Contemporary Art to evaluate their GENEXT Program, a festival-style event for people aged 12-18 years featuring live music, performances and art-making and interactive experiences.

We explored how GENEXT impacts individuals in real time and later in life through a series of interviews with key stakeholders, two focus groups, a series of observations, and a survey of over 1,000 past and present GENEXT attendees.

Our research showed important that GENEXT positively impacts young people’s mental health and well-being while also helping them to cultivate their creativity and experience a sense of belonging.

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Evaluation of the Barking Gecko Theatre Company

We worked with Barking Gecko Theatre Company in Perth to evaluate their Ensembles program.

In 2018, we worked with Barking Gecko Theatre Company in Perth to evaluate their Ensembles program.

We explored how the Barking Gecko Ensembles program impacts the social and emotional wellbeing of young people through depth interviews and an online survey of over 200 people.

The results showed that the Barking Gecko Ensembles program positively impacts the wellbeing of young people, with 9 in 10 agreeing that the program supports good mental health. We also found that confidence, working in a team, expressing creativity and being able to connect with others are significant outcomes for young people involved in the program.

Image Credit: https://www.artshub.com.au/news/features/born-from-chaos-barking-gecko-theatre-is-30-years-strong-259152-2365193/

 
 

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