Pao Arts Center Partners with Data + Soul on Impact Report

At Pao Arts Center, we believe that our work supports connections, social cohesion, well-being and engagement in our community. We also believe in sharing with our community the impact of our work and making the case on why arts, culture, and creativity are essential to individuals, families, and neighborhoods.   

Pao Arts Center’s 2024 Impact Report highlights our impact on the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Chinatown and Greater Boston from January 2024 through February 2025. With over 6,000 visitors and 300 events, classes, and activities, Pao Arts Center focused on strengthening the community through cross-sector collaborations and programs promoting healthy, culturally responsive activities. With our evaluation partners at Data+Soul Research, we explored our impact related to five goals: building relationships of care, instilling joy and purpose, fostering a sense of belonging, nurturing collective action, and cultivating a vibrant Chinatown.

The report covers findings from an annual survey along with select program highlights, and pays special attention to our programming geared towards creating spaces for community building and social and cultural connection.    

In this report, you will witness our impact through a collage of program highlights and our new Annual Survey. If you’re already part of the Pao Arts Center community, I hope you see yourself in the following pages, and reflect on the impact that our programming has had on you. If you’re new here - welcome! Join us for an upcoming event and help us build a stronger, healthier, more vibrant Chinatown and AAPI community.