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Qualitative Research to Inform Strategic Activity for the Australia Council

We worked with Australia Council to undertake qualitative research to inform its strategic activity. The research involved a series of online and face-to-face focus groups with members of the public in regional and metropolitan NSW.

We worked with Australia Council to undertake qualitative research to inform its strategic activity. The research involved a series of online and face-to-face focus groups with members of the public in regional and metropolitan NSW.

The research aimed to inform the design of the National Arts Participation Survey (NAPS) and sense-checked the strategic priorities outlined in the new Strategic Plan.

The results provided valuable insights into the way Australians of various backgrounds engage with and perceive arts and culture, arts funding and its public value.

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Musicians Survey for Create NSW

We worked with Create NSW to analyse the results from an online survey of NSW musicians and their representatives to assist in the development of the contemporary music strategy for the State.

We worked with Create NSW to analyse the results from an online survey of NSW musicians and their representatives to assist in the development of the contemporary music strategy for the State.

The results provided valuable insights into the experiences and perspectives of musicians living and playing music in NSW, and the various steps that need to be taken to support a strong music sector.

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The impact of school incursions with Musica Viva In Schools' (MVIS) Wyniss Ensemble

Patternmakers and Musica Viva evaluated the impact of its Musica Viva In Schools (MVIS) program and the Wyniss Ensemble, to highlight impacts for schools and identify opportunities for overcoming barriers to particpation.

We worked with Musica Viva to evaluate the impact of its Musica Viva In Schools (MVIS) program, and the Wyniss Ensemble specifically.

This project involved a series of classroom observations, depth interviews and an online survey of teachers who have engaged with the program.

We also analysed Musica Viva’s past teacher surveys and bookings data. The findings highlighted the domains impact of the program, identified opportunities for improvement, barriers preventing access to the program as well as students’ and teachers’ experiences.

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Understanding community impact with Bundanon Local

Patternmakers worked with Bundanon Trust to evaluate the impact of its community-engaged art program, Bundanon Local.

We collaborated with Bundanon Trust to undertake an impact evaluation of its community engagement program, Bundanon Local in 2019.

The research involved a co-design process with the Trust’s staff, a series of depth interviews with artists and key stakeholders, as well as a survey of Bundanon’s networks.,

The findings highlighted that the program plays a vital role in the Shoalhaven community in providing access to Arthur Boyd’s legacy and facilitating a space for young and emerging artists to connect with professional practitioners and nurture their creativity.

The project helped to identify future opportunities for the Trust to expand the reach and impact of the program for more communities.

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Research Framework and Data Roadmap for La Boite Theatre Company

In 2019, we worked with La Boite Theatre Company to develop a Research Framework and Data Roadmap.

In 2019, Patternmakers worked with La Boite Theatre Company to develop a Research Framework and Data Roadmap.

This work will be used to inform the organisation’s strategic activity as it approaches its centenary in 2025. The project involved a Data Jam workshop with La Boite’s staff, and the development of a Data Roadmap.

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Impact Evaluation for Musica Viva's In Schools program and Wyniss Ensemble

In 2019, we worked with Musica Viva to evaluate the impact of its Musica Viva In Schools (MVIS) program, and the Wyniss Ensemble specifically.

We worked with Musica Viva to evaluate the impact of its Musica Viva In Schools (MVIS) program, and the Wyniss Ensemble specifically.

This project involved a series of classroom observations, depth interviews and an online survey of teachers who have engaged with the program. We also analysed Musica Viva’s past teacher surveys and bookings data.

The findings highlighted the domains impact of the program, identified opportunities for improvement, barriers preventing access to the program as well as students’ and teachers’ experiences.

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Digital Creative Learning Evaluation for Sydney Opera House

In 2019, we worked with the Sydney Opera House to evaluate the impact of its Digital Creative Learning Program.

We worked with the Sydney Opera House to evaluate the impact of its Digital Creative Learning Program.

In particular, we explored the impact of the Digital Creative Learning program on schools, students and teachers via a series of observations of classrooms participating in the program, depth interviews, focus groups and an online survey of past and current participants.

The findings shed light on the successes of the program, opportunities for improvement, barriers preventing access to the program as well as students’ and teachers’ experiences with the program.

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Postcode Analysis for the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

We worked with MAAS to analyse postcodes of visitors to their exhibitions, Reigning Men and Star Wars identities.

In 2018 and 2019, we worked with MAAS to analyse postcodes of visitors to their exhibitions, Reigning Men and Star Wars identities.

These projects involved cleaning raw postcode data; mapping these postcodes to corresponding Local Government Areas (LGAs), key regions and countries using a geographic approximation method and data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The data was then represented in a monthly snapshot report.

The snapshots helped MAAS with its reporting requirements, and also helped inform marketing during the exhibitions.

 
 

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Diagnostic Tool Development

In 2018 and 2019 we worked with a team of academic researchers to build a new online diagnostic tool for organisations.

In 2018 and 2019 we worked with a team of academic researchers to build a new online diagnostic tool for organisations.

The project involved conducting a user-centred design process to develop a tool to diagnose an organisation’s capacities.

This project involved a discovery phase, with 3 co-design workshops. We subsequently developed a prototype and engaged with stakeholders on ideation of the tool. A testing phase was managed to pilot the tool in a mid-size firm, and evaluate the results.

The tool will facilitate organisations in understanding their own capacities and areas of opportunity, enabling them to respond effectively to the challenges and possibilities of the 21st century.

 
 

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