This report summarizes the results of a research project commissioned by the Research Division of the National Endowment for the Arts to examine arts participation patterns in 12 communities across the U.S. It is a study of the relationship between arts participation levels and the supply of local arts programs and facilities in twelve diverse communities. The research involved two major components: the administration of an arts participation survey to randomly selected households in each area and research into the supply of local arts programs and facilities. Survey results for each site were then analyzed in the context of local arts activity levels, uncovering a rich and varied texture behind the statistics. The surveys were undertaken to build a better understanding of variations in arts participation patterns between different communities and to provide local sponsors with valuable information about their areas.

CONTENTS
1. Executive summary.

2. Arts participation in 12 local areas:

A. Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Pennsylvania.
B. Las Vegas, Nevada.
C. Reno, Nevada.
D. Rural Nevada.
E. Sedona, Arizona.
F. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, North Carolina.
G. Seattle/King County, Washington.
H. Chicago, Illinois area.
 I. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
J. Broward County, Florida.
K. Dade County, Florida.
L. Santa Clara County, California.

3. Special topics:

A. Factors related to arts participation.
B. Cross-discipline participation rates.
C. Frequency of participation data.
D. Utilization venues by discipline.
E. Utilization venues by demographic characteristics.
F. Sources of information about arts events.
G. Reasons for not attending more often.

4. Methodology:

A. Survey research methodology.
B. Methodology for research on local supply of arts activity.
C. Summary of methodologies for the 1982, 1985 and 1992 Surveys of
    Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA).
D. Methodological comparisons and possible sources of bias.
E. Use of the data.

5. Appendix:

A. Data tables.
B. Sampling error.
C. Methodological comparisons between local and national surveys.
D. Survey design comparisons: 12 local surveys vs. national SPPA's.
E. Survey form.
F. Bibliography: Public participation in the arts.