Evaluation and creative practice: research on evaluation in Australian creative organisations
This research explores how creative organisations across Australia use evaluation to learn, adapt and understand the impact of their work.
Research
02 Sep 2026
Spaghetti Circus performs ‘Monumental’ in 2023 at the Brunswick Picture House
Digital Creativity: Online creative engagement and social connection
Extending our understanding of online arts participation in Australia.
Research
13 Aug 2026
Creative Transformations: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey
Creative Transformations: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey is the sixth study in the landmark research series exploring Australians’ attitudes towards, and engagement with, arts and creativity.
Research
03 Jun 2026
Brook Andrew, Loop. A model of how the world operates (detail), 2008, installation view MCA Collection: Artists in Focus, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, 2026.
Evaluation and creative practice: research on evaluation in Australian creative organisations
Research
02 Sep 2026
Digital Creativity: Online creative engagement and social connection
Research
13 Aug 2026
Creative Transformations: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey
Research
03 Jun 2026
Research at Creative Australia
Our research aims to increase our understanding of how arts and creativity impacts and enriches people’s lives. Through in-depth research and evaluation, we aim to support open discussion about creative activity and to equip the sector with information to work strategically and accountably.
Creative Australia has a legislative mandate to conduct and commission research about the arts, and to evaluate the impact of the organisation’s support. Our investment in research has built a strong body of evidence that is internationally recognised.
Our research, analysis and evaluation work are essential parts of how we inform policy advice, decision-making, strategic planning and advocacy. Research supports the sector with information on arts practice, audiences and markets, and leverages opportunities for new investment. It provides evidence that forms the basis of Creative Australia’s targeted submissions to government inquiries and reviews.