Key Benchmarks: Gratitude During Challenging Times

In honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, we refocused our Arts Executive Poll on the things we're all grateful for during these challenging times. Arts leaders demonstrated their resilience and optimism by finding personal and professional moments of joy and delight during closure. Highlights from the survey include:

• Arts leaders appreciated the opportunity the pandemic provided to push their digital capabilities forward and took pride in the perseverance of their teams.

• Support from audiences and donors has taken many forms including financial, digital, and simple, kind words.

• With extra time at home, leaders have found delight in taking walks (many with four-legged companions), reading, and streaming entertainment.