The Support Austin Musicians research project evaluates City of Austin programs designed to help musicians and the entertainment landscape. It examines existing arts programs, local musicians’ perceptions of City services, their individual concerns and challenges, and suggests policy changes to address those concerns.
As opposed to existing studies, our research proposes ways that City institutions could more directly benefit local live music making. The analysis draws upon mixed-methods research including statistical and demographic surveys, interviews, and an overview of existing academic literature related to arts management derived from national and international sources.
