5. Changes since 2020

Examine how organizations have grown and adapted since 2020, reshaping their operations, shifting priorities, and finding new ways to meet their communities. 

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Key Findings

More than three quarters reported at least one shift in how they operate, while only 23% said nothing had changed.

Key Findings

When it comes to successfully meeting the increased demand of recent years, the field is almost evenly divided: 47% reported they were able to meet it, while 48% stated they struggled to meet the demand due to insufficient funding, staff, or other resources.

Key Findings

Most organizations reported taking at least one concrete strategic action to adapt to the disruptions of 2020.

5.2 Pivots and New Directions

Latinx/é arts and culture organizations are actively finding ways to adapt through collaboration and community connections. However, formal long-term planning remains limited, with many organizations navigating change as it comes. 

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Most organizations reported taking at least one concrete strategic action to adapt to the disruptions of 2020.

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Artistic Disciplines

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Data Summary

  • Most organizations in this category strategically Collaborated with New Organizations.
  • Artistic Production is the most common primary activity among organizations in the selected artistic discipline.
  • These organizations tend to have cross-sector partnerships mostly with Youth Development organizations.

Successes

  • 72.0% of organizations mentioned forming new collaborations and partnerships.
  • 25.7% of organizations engaged in advocacy work.
  • 34.7% of organizations said they acted on community feedback they had collected.

Opportunities

  • Develop and incorporate clear, long-term, and strategic planning to help leadership and staff anticipate, plan for, and navigate future challenges.

Challenges

  • 89.9% of organizations said they had not taken any strategic action.

Strategic Actions

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Primary Activity

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Cross-Sector Partnerships

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2024 Annual Budget

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Financial Position

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Image Credits

  • Image #1: Gabriel Garcia Roman, 2017 NALAC Fund for the Arts Grantee
  • Image #2: Julia Rocha, 2024 NALAC Fund for the Arts Grantee
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