What ABA offers
Examples of major research, networking, surveys and commissioned projects across the four Centers of Excellence.
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A membership-based research and insights resource that supports the critical decision-making of arts and culture organizations.
How membership works
5 Ways ABA Delivers Value to Members
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Explore →Research
Data-driven studies on the sector's most urgent challenges, from annual initiatives for the whole membership to projects commissioned by your organization.
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Explore →Data
Surveys and the Arts360 analytics platform give your leadership stronger evidence for executive decisions.
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Explore →Implementation
Hands-on Implementation Workshops turn insight into action, with ABA as an embedded research and advisory partner.
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Explore →Networking
Peer groups and Executive Roundtables connect you with people in similar roles at other organizations to work through common challenges.
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Explore →Learning
Interactive trainings strengthen the managerial and professional skills of arts and culture leaders and their teams.
Where we focus
4 Centers of Excellence
Marketing
- Engage audiences, visitors and communities
- Innovate experience and expand earned revenue
Fundraising
- Cultivate contributed income relationships
- Define the donor value proposition
People
- Build next generation leadership and culture
- Recruit and retain high-performing staff
CEO & Board
- Innovate business models and governance structures
- Focus on executive priorities
See it in action
Examples & impact
Our impact
Success stories that show the power of research, from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art to Teatro alla Scala and Joffrey Ballet.
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Annual industry reach
The latest year-to-date statistics, including 1,200+ advisory conversations, 235 research interviews and 40 commissioned research projects.
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To learn more about ABA Insights membership, contact info@advisoryarts.com.