2024 Demographic Profile of Calgary’s Arts Sector: Report
In the summer of 2024, Calgary Arts Development conducted a demographic survey of Calgary’s arts sector, focusing on the 197 not-for-profit arts organizations that receive annual operating funding from Calgary Arts Development. This survey served as an update to the 2021 Demographic Profile of Calgary’s Arts Sector and the 2017 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey, aiming to provide current and detailed data essential for creating a comprehensive demographic profile of Calgary’s arts community.
A total of 4,316 individuals completed the survey, marking a six per cent decrease from the 4,595 submissions recorded in 2021. The decrease is attributed to a change in methodology, where most volunteers are no longer asked to complete the survey.
Key Findings
- The arts sector continues to fall behind when it comes to racial diversity.
- Indigenous representation within the arts remains equivalent to the overall city population.
- Relative to the national population, representation of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals within Calgary’s arts sector is high.
- Gender identity continues to have an impact on the ability to grow a career in the arts.
- Income earned from the arts remains lower than other industries.
- Representation for minority groups in the arts is improving.
Read a summary of the key findings and download the full report here.
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