Survey of Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA) Series

Investigators: United States Department of Commerce. Bureau of the Census; United States Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Endowment for the Arts

The Survey of Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA) Series is a vital resource that provides comprehensive data on the engagement of adults in the United States with various artistic activities. Conducted periodically by the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with the U.S. Census Bureau, the SPPA series captures information on arts attendance, creating and performing art, reading habits, and the consumption of digital and broadcast media about the arts. This series is essential for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand trends in cultural participation and to inform the development of programs that aim to enhance public access to the arts.