Edmonton’s arts ecosystem struggles with rising costs, unstable funding, declining audience engagement, and limited support for emerging artists. Competition from digital entertainment and workforce retention issues further threaten the sector's vibrancy and sustainability.
Solution:- "Budget - Smart Marketing Ideas For Art Exhibitions"
To attract a crowd to an art exhibition on a budget, use a mix of strategic discounts and combo offers. Early bird, group, and family discounts can drive ticket sales, while student/senior rates and bring-a-friend deals make attendance affordable. Partnering with local businesses for combo offers and offering VIP add-ons can enhance the experience. A “pay what you can” day and social media promotions can expand reach cost-effectively. Loyalty rewards, themed specials, and collaborations with local artists or influencers boost interest. Free entry for volunteers and workshop bundles provide extra value, making the exhibition more engaging while staying within budget.
Meet Our Team
As Business Analysis and Professional Communication students at MacEwan University, our team, Capstone Creators, is proud to contribute to the development of Edmonton’s Art Ecosystem through this transformative Capstone Project. Led by Monika, the team includes Twinkle Bal, Allan, and Karamjeet, we bring together a diverse range of expertise and a shared commitment to creating innovative and sustainable solutions for the community, all under the guidance of our instructor, Mr. Kristopher Cottrell.
Monika
Allan
Twinkle Bal
Karamjeet
The SWOT analysis highlights strengths like a vibrant local arts scene but also reveals weaknesses, including high operational costs and competition from alternative entertainment. Opportunities lie in adopting strategic pricing, enhancing community partnerships, and diversifying offerings to address these barriers.
To benchmark Edmonton’s arts ecosystem against France and Italy, we compare their strategies in funding, community engagement, and audience development. Both France and Italy are known for their strong cultural traditions and effective support systems, providing valuable insights for Edmonton.
An interest and influence matrix identifies key stakeholders to prioritize for engagement. Strategies focus on empowering artists, securing business partnerships, increasing funding support, and making arts events more appealing to diverse audiences.
We conducted a comprehensive survey using Google Forms and engaged directly with local artists to gather their perspectives on Edmonton's arts ecosystem.
To attract the crowd to an art exhibition on a budget, use a mix of strategic discounts and combo offers. Early bird, group, and family discounts can drive ticket sales, while student/senior rates and bring-a-friend deals make attendance affordable. Partnering with local businesses for combo offers and offering VIP add-ons can enhance the experience. A “pay what you can” day and social media promotions can expand reach cost-effectively. Loyalty rewards, themed specials, and collaborations with local artists or influencers boost interest. Free entry for volunteers and workshop bundles provide extra value, making the exhibition more engaging while staying within budget.
Our Capstone Project, Smart Marketing Ideas for Art Exhibitions, leverages data-driven strategies to enhance the promotion of art exhibitions in Edmonton. Using Power BI and Excel dashboards, we visualized key metrics like audience demographics, budget allocation, and marketing performance. The interactive Power BI dashboard provides real-time analytics and ROI tracking, while the Excel dashboard simplifies financial overviews and performance metrics. These tools enable stakeholders to make informed decisions, optimize marketing efforts, and achieve impactful results.