NCAR Mission and Scope

Our Vision

SMU DataArts will build a national culture of data-driven decision making for those who want to see the arts and culture sector thrive.  We will make data useful and accessible to all in the arts and culture field, illuminating strengths, challenges and opportunities for individual arts organizations and for the sector as a whole, to help ensure long-term stability.

Our Mission

To empower arts and cultural leaders with high-quality data and evidence-based resources and insights that help them to overcome challenges and increase impact.