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We’re a social research firm for the cultural sector.
We use rigorous research & evaluation methods to shine new light on how people connect to the arts, museums, media, science, stories, ideas, creativity, and community. And how they could connect.
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The research has the capacity to be transformational for the O’Keeffe Museum. Slover Linett took the time to listen, understand our needs, and integrate their work with another consultant team… As a result, the staff is eager to develop and implement experimental programs to attract and retain new audiences. Peter and his team are not only experts in audience research; they are experienced, thoughtful, and sophisticated partners who are willing to think with my team.”
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New, free toolkit for DIY audience surveys, with OF/BY/FOR ALL
We're right there with community innovator Nina Simon when she says, "Collecting good demographic data can help you smash stereotypes. It can help you make smarter strategic decisions and better programs." Well, we would believe that — we’re researchers....
READ MOREWhere is Folk Music Heading? A New Survey for Folk Alliance International
Slover Linett has done considerable research on classical music audiences and innovations over the years. But other kinds of music are also vital, evolving art-forms, with their own communities of creators and consumers. So we’ve been delighted...
READ MOREContinuing Our Inquiry with Two Wallace Foundation Arts Grantees About Audiences’ Connection to New, Unfamiliar Works
In 2019, we’ve been working again with Ballet Austin and the Goodman Theatre on related research questions: How do audiences decide to take the leap of attending dance or theater performances that they don’t know much about? Both organizations are...
READ MOREHow Can Science Connect to More Millennials? A Survey for the National Academy of Sciences
In 2018, the National Academy of Sciences closed its science museum in Washington, DC and announced a new program aimed at millennials, LabX. The LabX team engaged Slover Linett to conduct a groundbreaking national study of how science is perceived by...
READ MOREMapping the Future of the Arts at Cornell University
Slover Linett has long worked with museums and arts presenters based on college and university campuses. But until recently we hadn’t helped a major educational institution look at the big picture: What roles can the arts and creativity play in...
READ MORESupporting and studying a learning community of arts organizations in California
We’re excited to be entering the homestretch of one of our most rewarding and complex engagements: an ongoing evaluation and capacity-building project with the James Irvine Foundation and its fifteen grantee-partners in the New California Arts Fund (NCAF)...
READ MORENews & Notes
Since 1937, the United States has recognized the second Monday in October as Columbus Day, honoring the man who, in 1492, sailed the ocean blue and “discovered” America. Pop quiz! Can you name his ships? If you answered yes, you were likely taught about the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria in grade school like most who came up through the American school system. But what was probably omitted in this selective education…
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At Slover Linett, we’ve had social justice work on the brain for quite some time now. For anyone who is on the same journey, you know it isn’t easy. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) process is being led by a committee of the staff, including me, and dedicated sub-groups have been grappling…
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Like a lot of us, I’ve been thinking lately about advocacy and change, inspired most recently by the millions of people in 185 countries who participated in the youth-led Climate Strike last week…
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I’m so pleased to be joining my colleagues from across the world in a few weeks at the Association of Science Technology Centers (ASTC) in Toronto. This year’s conference theme is Moonshots: Rendezvous with the Future, and there are many sessions inspired by moonshots that tackle…
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In my time living in Seattle, I stumbled into the world of arts for social change: I started working with Path with Art, a local nonprofit which provides arts classes for adults who have experienced homelessness and other traumas. On a daily basis, I was able to see how transformational the ability to freely think, connect, and express can be.
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I’m excited to welcome Emily Bray as our newest collaborator and teammate at Slover Linett! In her position as Researcher, Emily will play an important role in both implementing a wide variety of research approaches and creating meaning out of complex data. As a trained community psychologist, Emily is well prepared for this work;
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@ninaksimon Agreed! We've been aching over this story @sloverlinett. One telling detail: @PardonMyHindi's artwork was for an "educational exhibit" supplementing the show, and education is historically disempowered at #artmuseums. Would an artist *in* the show have been treated that way?
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Who will I see at @CapacityInt's arts marketing BootCamp next week? @n_plaskett & I would love to connect!
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“We're thrilled to be sponsoring & attending @CapacityInt's Digital Marketing Bootcamp for the Arts next week! @n_plaskett & @AshleyAn...
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As I head home from the fantastic #highlinenetwork conference in NYC, my colleagues @n_plaskett and @AshleyAnnWolfe are on their way here for @CapacityInt; we're like ships passing in the night.
Slover Linett Audience Research on Twitter
“We're thrilled to be sponsoring & attending @CapacityInt's Digital Marketing Bootcamp for the Arts next week! @n_plaskett & @AshleyAn...
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Getting excited to hit NYC with my colleague @AshleyAnnWolfe for @CapacityInt boot camp next week! Looking forward to checking in with folks from @RubinMuseum, @SteppenwolfThtr, @kencen, among others!
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Capacity Interactive: Digital Marketing Consulting for the Arts
Capacity Interactive is the premier digital marketing consulting firm for culture and the arts. Discover educational content, learn about our services...
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We're thrilled to be sponsoring & attending @CapacityInt's Digital Marketing Bootcamp for the Arts next week!
@n_plaskett & @AshleyAnnWolfe will be repping @SloverLinett - be sure to say hi!
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Home - Digital Marketing Boot Camp for Arts
Digital Marketing Boot Camp for the Arts is a two-day conference in NYC 100% focused on digital marketing for arts and cultural organizations.
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"Hiring people with disabilities can vastly improve how a museum examines and refines its inclusive practices, and many institutions can do better." @SloverLinett @CulturalAccess
Museums Are Finally Taking Accessibility for Visitors with Disabilities Seriously
Museums are finally taking a proactive approach to making their spaces and programs truly accessible, but there is still ample room for improvement.
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It's geat to see @robertrhammond sharing the progress in the diversity of @highlinenyc visitors from @SloverLinett tracking research at the #highlinenetwork conference launch. What a great opening session!
