Come to our 2026 National ASO Survey Launch Party!
July 28, 2026
Join us this Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET via Zoom for the 2026 National Arts Service Organizations Survey Launch Party, hosted by research leads Alejandra Duque Cifuentes and Carrie Blake of ADC Consulting.
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 Phase 2 National Scan 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.
Building on the learnings from Phase 1 Background Research, the event will include:
A brief research presentation on the history of the research study and what we have learned to date;
A discussion featuring Gonzalo Casals of the Culture and Arts Policy Institute and Voices for Creative New York on the importance of building open data infrastructure for the arts sector; and
A first look at the 2026 National ASO Survey, including a full overview of its questions and content.
From left to right: 1. Alejandra is white latina woman sitting at a desk with her hands clasped. She is joyful, looking directly at the camera. 2. Candid photo of Gonzalo a middle-aged Latinx individual with short brown hair, wearing black glasses and yellow clothing. 3. A candid black and white photo of Carrie. She has long blonde hair with bangs and is wearing clear glasses and a dark shirt.
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. Registration closes on Wednesday, July 29th.
Help us deepen the collective understanding of the field.
Communication Partnerships: Do you lead a network or ASOs or serve ASOs through your programs? Consider becoming a Communication Partner for Phase 2 National Scan! Paid opportunities available. Contact admin@consultingadc.com for more details.
Spread the word: Do you know an ASO leader who would be interested in learning more about the research or participating? Spread the word by forwarding this message or invite them to visit www.consultingadc.com/asoresearch to learn more.
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Find an ASO near you: Check out the Phase 1 National ASO List & Data Tool(2024) to find the closest ASO near you! The tool is intended to be an interactive database with the option to filter by state, region, arts service focus, disciplines, services, and more.
Understanding Arts Service Organizations in a Changing Arts Ecosystem is funded through direct investment by ADC Consulting and its collaborators, and through the generous support of two philanthropic partners: lead funding for Phase 1 from the Mellon Foundation and lead funding for Phase 2 from the Ford Foundation. Funding for Phases 3 and 4 of this research has not been identified. This research, including its process, outcomes, and/or publications, is independently led and created by ADC Consulting and is neither commissioned nor representative of their views. ADC Consulting is a fiscally sponsored project of IndieSpace.
