Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP)

SNAAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that conducts national research on postsecondary arts and design alumni. We explore the career paths, educational experiences, challenges, and successes of creative graduates across the country.  SNAAP is the only national data source connecting arts and design educational experiences to long-term career outcomes.

Launched in 2008, SNAAP has surveyed more than 300k arts and design alumni from over 400 educational institutions across the U.S and Canada regarding their professional lives and the impact of their education. 

SNAAP administers its large national survey every five years, providing institutions with longitudinal data on alumni career pathways and educational experiences.  Building on this work, SNAAP launched SNAAP Pulse in 2025, a nationally representative longitudinal panel, providing timely, policy-relevant insights into emerging issues affecting creative workers, including AI, portfolio careers, and public support systems.