http://arts.gov/sites/default/files/2012-sppa-jan2015-rev.pdf
Analyzes findings across several modes of arts participation (attending visual and performing arts events, reading literature, creating/performing art, and learning about arts) to show how many American adults (and their backgrounds) have participated in art through the 2002-2012 decade. From the National Endowment for the Arts
http://arts.gov/sites/default/files/when-going-gets-tough.pdf
Examines demographic and socio-economic characteristics of adults who attended visual and performing arts activities in 2012 and also offers perspectives on attitudes, motivations and barriers concerning arts attendance. From the National Endowment for the Arts
http://arts.gov/sites/default/files/measuring-cultural-engagement.pdf
Reports on the results of a June 2014 symposium of U.S. and British cultural officials on new methods for measuring the public’s engagement with arts organizations. From the National Endowment for the Arts
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2014/14-210.html
Latest 25 films named to the National Film Registry. Includes Saving Private Ryan, Rosemary’s Baby, Little Big Man, Rio Bravo, and the 2 minute Luxo Jr., the living desk lamp that became the Pixar “brand.” From the Library of Congress
http://arts.gov/sites/default/files/The%20Art%20of%20Empathy.pdf
The importance of translation, from a variety of viewpoints. From the National Endowment for the Arts
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2014/14-101.html
Press release about the selection of former UVA professor Charles Wright as poet laureate. Includes background information on the position and a complete list of past poet laureates/consultants in poetry. From the Library of Congress
http://cultureinexternalrelations.eu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/NC0214601ENE.pdf
Examines how country members of the European Union can use their cultural resources to create a cultural relations strategy to improve relations with other countries. From the European Commission
http://www.imls.gov/government_doubles_official_estimate.aspx
Also describes types of museums and provides a link to the data file. From the Institute of Museum and Library Services