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Impact Evaluation of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

In 2019 and 2020, we worked with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs to evaluate the impact of choral participation. This is the largest study of its kind ever conducted in Australia, with over 2,800 participants.

In 2019 and 2020, we worked with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs to evaluate the impact of choral participation. This is the largest study of its kind ever conducted in Australia, with over 2,800 participants.

This work involved a series of depth interviews with stakeholders, focus groups current and past choristers, and singers in the broader community. A second objective of the study involved surveying other choristers in NSW and ACT about the impacts of choral singing.

The study highlighted chorister experiences and domains of impact and identified opportunities for future development as the organisation celebrated its centenary year.

Image Credit: https://www.sydneyphilharmonia.com.au/

 
 

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Research Framework and Data Roadmap for Canberra Glassworks

In 2020, we worked with Canberra Glassworks to develop a research framework and data roadmap for the organisation.

We worked with Canberra Glassworks to develop a research framework and data roadmap for the organisation.

The project enabled Canberra Glassworks to agree on a measurement approach for their board for their new Strategic Plan.

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Sydney Audience Snapshot with City of Sydney

In 2020, we worked with the City of Sydney to report on findings from the Audience Outlook Monitor relevant to Sydney arts and culture audiences.

We worked with the City of Sydney to report on findings from the Audience Outlook Monitor relevant to Sydney arts and culture audiences.

The data was collected from over 2,000 past attendees of cultural events in Sydney, as a part of the Audience Outlook Monitor. This work provided insights about arts audiences, attendance and sentiment in the Sydney metropolitan Region.

Patternmakers also collaborated with a graphic designer on an innovative way to bring the qualitative findings to life, in a dynamic website with visual system for navigating by theme, artform and diversity segment. Visit the Visions for Culture page to explore the tool.

 
 

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Audience Research for Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation and Sunshine Coast Council

In 2020, we worked with the Sunshine Coast Council and Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation to undertake audience and market research.

We worked with the Sunshine Coast Council and Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation (SCAF) to undertake audience and market research.

The research heard from over 600 participants both living on or visiting the Sunshine Coast, to identify insights and opportunities for arts and culture events in 2020 and beyond. This involved designing and administering an online survey of audiences, conducting interviews with community and industry stakeholders, and focus groups with locals and visitors of different backgrounds.

We produced a report that highlighted key insights and outlined priority opportunities for market and audience development for the Sunshine Coast region.

Image Credit: www.scartsfoundation.com/portfolio-items/open-studios-sunshine-coast/

 
 

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Growing contemporary First Nations performance

Patternmakers worked with BlakDance to seek feedback on its work, and gather input from stakeholders to inform its new strategic plan. BlakDance went on to carve a new direction in production of new works.

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

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

We also 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.

It has assisted BlakDance in its conversations with partners, to advocate for additional funding and raise the profile of contemporary First Nations dance. The company was recently awarded the 2021 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award.

Read more about this project on the blog:

https://www.thepatternmakers.com.au/blog/blakdance-launches-its-impact-survey

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Christmas City Program Review, Vision & Business Plan for the City of Greater Geelong

In 2020, Patternmakers worked with the City of Greater Geelong to review their annual Christmas Program and produce a business case for developing the program over the next four years.

In 2020, Patternmakers worked with the City of Greater Geelong to review their annual Christmas Program and produce a business case for developing the program over the next four years.

This work involved an evaluation of Christmas activities and a condensed stakeholder consultation process to understand community needs and interests in future seasons.

The report provided a recommendation for a strengthened and reinvigorated Christmas Program that will see Geelong become Australia’s Christmas City.

 
 

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