In early May, A.R.T./NY released a first-of-its-kind research publication about the state of the New York City theatre field, called Health + Wealth, Empowering Theatremakers Through Data. This is the third in a series of features from Talia Corren and Risa Shoup, A.R.T./NY’s Co-Executive Directors, highlighting key themes from the report. Read the first and second articles in the series for the topline takeaways.

In our third chapter, we explore how access to space has been a pivotal factor in the financial health of organizations coming out of the pandemic period. While those companies that own or hold long-term leases were doubly impacted by the loss of ticket and rental income during the pandemic, our data shows these organizations quickly recovering in the period between 2022 and 2023. As a group, these companies had benefitted from access to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, receiving relief funds unavailable to companies without their own venues. They subsequently increased their earned revenue, likely through venue rentals in the post-COVID period.

 The CDF Impact Report — The Results Are In!

>>> READ THE FY25 CDF IMPACT REPORT

The results from the CDF Impact Survey are in! For the third year, Dance/NYC and A.R.T./New York along with research partner Carrie Blake administered a survey of all NYC arts and cultural institutions impacted by FY25 CDF (Cultural Development Fund) Awards. 

Happy Spring, folks!

Usually this time of year comes with a lot of optimism, but this year we know that simply changing the clocks and having more light in the evening won’t ease all of our heaviness. The challenges we are facing – nationally, locally, and within our field – are real, and don’t have easy solutions. We are in solidarity with our colleagues and peers engaging in resistance and organizing at many levels.