SMU Data Arts recently updated for the Top 40 Arts Vibrant Communities map naming Juneau Alaska as #8 on the Small Cities list. SMU Data Arts mission is to “provide and engage organizations and individuals with the evidence-based insights needed to collectively build strong, vibrant, and equitable arts communities.” Their work “employs cutting-edge research techniques and high-powered computing to test hypotheses, build theory, and increase understanding of the arts and cultural sector. Our research efforts range from academic papers published in leading journals, applied research undertaken with community partners, and actionable insights shared directly with arts practitioners.”
We are thrilled Juneau (known as the Northwest Coast Arts Capital of the World) has been recognized in the top 10 of this list.
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