You’re invited to the 2026 National ASO Survey Launch!
June 10, 2026
The 2026 National Arts Service Organizations “ASO” Survey will GO LIVE at our Launch Party on Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. Join us to get all the details on what we’ve learned from the research so far, why open data is crucial, and a first look at the survey itself.
“ASOs are essential connective tissue within the arts ecosystem— help us tell their story!”
The 2026 National ASO Survey is a first-of-its-kind effort to collect information on arts service organizations operating in the United States today. It is a part of our multi-phase research study Understanding Arts Service Organizations in a Changing Arts Ecosystem, which aims to understand the role, impact, and ongoing evolution of ASOs.
Arts Service Organizations are entities whose mission and/or programs are focused on serving the artists, arts workers and entities who deliver the arts as experiences, goods, services and meaning to communities of all types and geographic locations. They can be formally incorporated organizations, collectives, or informal groups and include regranting and intermediary organizations.
“Some of the most important work in the arts sector happens behind the scenes, which is why we are building a public data infrastructure to amplify it.”
Research is strongest when the field actively helps shape it, which is why your organization’s perspective matters. Join us!
Date & Time: Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Accessibility: ASL interpretation and CART provided.
Registration: Free & required.
Stay tuned for more updates and featured speakers.
Want to get involved?
Learn more about the ASO Research by visiting consultingadc.com/asoresearch or by downloading the ASO Research Overview.
Stay up to date with the progress of the research by signing up for the ASO Research updates or check out our latest issue.
ADC Consulting is a fiscally sponsored project of IndieSpace. The first phase of Understanding Arts Service Organizations in a Changing Arts Ecosystem was made possible with leadership support from the Mellon Foundation. The second phase of the research is made possible with the generous support of the Ford Foundation. The research, its process, outcomes, and/or publications are independently led and created by ADC Consulting and are not commissioned by either funding entity nor do they represent their views.
