The Pew Research Center’s Report on Arts and Technology
Submitted by Steve on February 8, 2013
From Andre Bouchard at Technology in the Arts:
The Pew Research Center recently did a survey and report about how various arts organizations use technology including the internet, social media, and mobile technology. The report confirms that the arts are adapting to the overwhelming saturation of technology, particularly the internet and social media, and are venturing into deeper levels of engagement such as blogs, podcasts, and educational content.
The report shows that engagement of technology in the arts organizations that responded is high with 99% of respondents maintaining a website, 97% having a presence on a social media platform, and 72% selling tickets and admissions online. This is a clear indication that the vast majority of arts organizations understand the intrinsic value of technology to the arts.
