July 2021 | Wellbeing through COVID

"And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer."

— F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

With the controversial 'Freedom Day' in the rear view mirror, government polls suggest that most of us are relieved to step into supermarkets and onto buses to find ourselves still largely surrounded by masked up, community minded companions. We are hearing that the race to return to normal is causing as much anxiety as excitement for may audiences so, with this in mind, we've been looking into how wellbeing has been affected in general during the time of Covid, as well as the role arts and culture has played in boosting it.

Wellbeing Through COVID

While audiences' wellbeing has taken a significant hit during the pandemic, some groups have felt less negatively impacted than others, and engaging with arts and culture has proved to be a mood booster.

Opening Archives

Bringing communities and archives together using digital technology

The Audience Agency Service Consultation

We at The Audience Agency are undertaking a process of redevelopment in order to reimagine our offer and the services we provide for the sector.

Vaccines and Safety

Willingness to attend has not changed significantly since February 2021, despite the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccination.