The following is a compilation of reports, published by Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture (MPAC), its funders and/or its grantees. The reports are available for download in PDF format. To view, you will need the freely available Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer.
Comparative Research on Dedicated Public Funding Models for Arts & Culture
October 2007This document compiles efforts of other regions nationally to secure dedicated public funding for their arts and culture institutions.
Perceptions Matter: Attracting and Retaining Talented Workers to the Greater Phoenix Region
November 2006Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture and Greater Phoenix Economic Council partnered in releasing this study that outlines what factors top workforce talent and industry executives consider important in making the decision to relocate.
Perfect Pitch: Considerations for a Dedicated Funding Source for Arts and Culture
December 2005A report prepared for the Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy that explores potential sources for increasing nonprofit arts and culture funding and the issues and circumstances that would most likely lead to greater public support.
Beyond Snapshots: Tracking the Status of Arts Education in Arizona
November 2006A report prepared for the Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture and Arizona Arts Education Research Institute by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy that identifies and explains the issues, challenges and options affecting formal and informal arts education in Arizona today.
Creative Connections: Arts Ideas & Economic Progress in Greater Phoenix
May 2006This report from the Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture uses research provided by Collaborative Economics to highlight the importance of creative occupations in an innovative economy and the gap Greater Phoenix realized when creative occupations were benchmarked with competitor regions.
Vibrant Culture — Thriving Economy (full report)
June 2004The final report of the Battelle Memorial Institute on behalf of the Maricopa Regional Arts and Culture Task Force. The report illustrates the economic importance of arts and culture, outlines the financial challenges facing the Valley's arts and culture institutions, and recommends regional strategies for advancement.
