An early piece of research from Arts Council England on the circus and street arts sectors, this document presents the results of an extensive survey that gathered information on: organisational status and staffing; size and source of income; network and organisation membership; performance activity and audiences; methods of promotion; education and outreach activity; and relationship with the funding system. Respondents were also invited to make suggestions for improvement.
Contents
Executive summary
1. Introduction
Background and objectives
Research methodology
Structure of report
2. Overview of street arts and circus findings
Organisation or independent
Years companies established or independent artists have worked in
sector
Staffing levels
Status of companies
Size and source of income
Membership of networks and organisations and access to support
Performance activity
Size of audiences
Venues
Promotion methods
Education and outreach
3. Street arts
Years companies established or independent artists have worked in
sector
Staffing levels
Status of companies
Size and source of income
Membership of networks and organisations and access to support
Venues
Promotion methods
Education and outreach
4. Circus
Years companies established or independent artists have worked in
sector
Staffing levels
Status of companies
Size and source of income
Membership of networks and organisations and access to support
Venues
Promotion methods
Education and outreach
Independent artists in ‘traditional’ circus
5. Relationship with funding system
Satisfaction with handling of enquiries and range of schemes
Comments on handling of enquiries and application process
Range of applications made
Reasons for not applying