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This study reports that 49,150 people were employed in arts-related jobs in 1970 in the Los Angeles area. Although there is not an estimate of overall economic impact, there is an extensive discussion of the use of multipliers [see Appendix C], especially in terms of its applications to the Los Angeles County Music Center.

This study reports an overall economic impact of $4,063,230 through spending by arts organizations and expenditures on local cultural attractions, and 67.5 jobs in the community.

This study offers a new framework for understanding how the arts create private and public value, highlights the importance of the arts intrinsic benefits, and identifies how both instrumental and intrinsic benefits are created.

This study of the role that the arts play in the lives of the American people is the fourth survey conducted by the Harris organization on this subject since 1973. It was commissioned by Philip Morris, Inc., who also sponsored the previous study in 1980. This study was designed both as an update of significant substantive areas covered in previous surveys and as an examination of important new areas of concern to the arts.

This study is the seventh survey of Americans and the Arts, the landmark series of studies under the auspices of the American Council for the Arts which have documented the levels of interest and involvement in the arts among the American people, as well as how they feel about key issues such as the arts and education and the pivotal issue of support and funding of the National Endowment for the Arts.

This study is an assessment of Iowas creative economy.

Want to know the best ways to disseminate Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 data to businesses in your community? This tool-kit has hard data on the best ways to reach them, along with information on how the arts sector has used the report.

The arts and cultural market generates $166.2 billion in revenue every year. Technology is playing a key role in this extraordinary growth. With nearly three million paid staff and one million volunteers, arts and cultural organizations serve more than 850 million visitors and generate $166.2 billion in business every year. Check out the INFOGRAPHIC below to learn more about how technology is impacting the arts and cultural space.

In January, 2010 Americans for the Arts launched the National Arts Index, an annual measure of the health and vitality of the arts in the U.S. The index provides an evidence-based look at key issues such as the growing number of artists and arts organizations, changing audience demand, the impact of technology, personal participation, and the relationship of the arts to the economy as well as some surprises such as the growing demand for arts education by college-bound high school seniors and the rapid growth in culturally and ethnically diverse arts organizations. While there is local

The 2012 National Arts Policy Roundtable convened around the idea that the arts are fundamental to navigating our shifting economy and should be recognized as such. Communities all across America are grappling with changing structures in economics, education, demographics, and more, and the arts have an important place in every locale—urban, rural, and everything in between. Thus, the charge for the 2012 National Arts Policy Roundtable was to grapple with the question of how best to navigate “the remake” through the lens of the arts, and develop a set of actionable steps

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV is the fourth study by Americans for the Arts of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s impact on the economy. This Media Kit was provided to organizations participating in the study to help provide tips and tricks on leveraging their economic impact findings to make a case for the arts.

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV is the fourth study by Americans for the Arts of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s impact on the economy. The most comprehensive study of its kind, it features customized findings on 182 study regions representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as estimates of economic impact nationally. This sample document is a swiss cheese press release to be used by organizations participating in the study.

This is a power point PDF of highlights of the Arts & Economic Prosperity IV, the fourth study by Americans for the Arts of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s impact on the economy. The most comprehensive study of its kind, it features customized findings on 182 study regions representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as estimates of economic impact nationally. Despite the economic headwinds that our country faced in 2010, the results are impressive. Nationally, the industry generated $135.2 billion of economic activity—$61.1 billion by the nation

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV is the fourth study by Americans for the Arts of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s impact on the economy. The most comprehensive study of its kind, it features customized findings on 182 study regions representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as estimates of economic impact nationally. Despite the economic headwinds that our country faced in 2010, the results are impressive. Nationally, the industry generated $135.2 billion of economic activity—$61.1 billion by the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV is the fourth study by Americans for the Arts of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s impact on the economy. The most comprehensive study of its kind, it features customized findings on 182 study regions representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as estimates of economic impact nationally. Despite the economic headwinds that our country faced in 2010, the results are impressive. Nationally, the industry generated $135.2 billion of economic activity—$61.1 billion by the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV is the fourth study by Americans for the Arts of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s impact on the economy. The most comprehensive study of its kind, it features customized findings on 182 study regions representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as estimates of economic impact nationally. Despite the economic headwinds that our country faced in 2010, the results are impressive. Nationally, the industry generated $135.2 billion of economic activity—$61.1 billion by the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture

Arts & Economic Prosperity III is our third study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s impact on the nation’s economy. Because of their rigor and reliability, results from the 1994 and 2002 studies have become the most frequently used statistics to demonstrate the value of arts and culture locally, statewide, and nationally. This new study is our largest ever, featuring findings from 156 study regions (116 cities and counties, 35 multicounty regions, and five states). Data was collected from an impressive 6,080 nonprofit arts and culture organizations and 94,478 of

Arts & Economic Prosperity III is our third study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s impact on the nation’s economy. Because of their rigor and reliability, results from the 1994 and 2002 studies have become the most frequently used statistics to demonstrate the value of arts and culture locally, statewide, and nationally. This new study is our largest ever, featuring findings from 156 study regions (116 cities and counties, 35 multicounty regions, and five states). Data was collected from an impressive 6,080 nonprofit arts and culture organizations and 94,478 of

This one pager from the America Alliance of Museums provides quick facts about the strengths of Museum in America.

This quick list compiled by Americans for the Arts provides you with 10 reason to make the case for supporting the arts in our communities acorss the Nation.

This infograhpic created by Blackbaud helps show strong local arts and cultural organizations build strong commuities. The data used for the infographic came from 10 Reasons to Support the Arts by Americans for the Arts and Museum Facts by American Alliance of Museums.

The nonprofits in the sector provide an array of services that improve the quality of life for all of the county's citizens, either directly or indirectly. Organizations that help the needy, improve education and nurture a vibrant arts community create lasting benefits that make Alachua County a more desirable place to live, work and raise families.

This report takes a close look at the heart of Philadelphia’s cultural ecology—the region’s cultural nonprofits. It is our most comprehensive study to date, examining recent financial, programmatic, audience, and administrative data from 473 regional nonprofits. This edition also focuses on the sector’s activities since the Great Recession, looking at the activities of 298 nonprofits that had consistent data from 2009 to 2012.

This one page summarizes the 2010 National Arts Index, an annual measure of the health and vitality of arts in the U.S. In 2009, the Index fell 3.6 points to a score of 97.7, the lowest point achieved and the largest decrease in the 12 years measured. Losses during the 2007-2009 recession nearly doubled the gains made from 2003-2007 (-6.2 percent vs. +3.9 percent, respectively). The Index is set to a base score of 100 in 2003; every point difference represents 1 percent change. It is composed of 81 national-level indicators—the latest available research produced by the federal

This one pager highlights finding from the 2009 National Arts Index, a highly-distilled annual measure of the health and vitality of arts in the U.S. using 76 equalweighted, national-level indicators of arts activity. This report covers an 11-year period, from 1998 to 2008. Similar to reports such as The Conference Board’s tracking of consumer confidence, the Index views the arts as a dynamic system and provides reliable longitudinal information. It is unique when compared to other arts data systems in its scope, amount of data it presents, and annual publication. The Index is set to

This one page summarizes the National Arts Index, an annual measure of the health and vitality of arts in the U.S. In 2009, the Index fell 3.6 points to a score of 97.7, the lowest point achieved and the largest decrease in the 12 years measured. Losses during the 2007-2009 recession nearly doubled the gains made from 2003-2007 (-6.2 percent vs. +3.9 percent, respectively). The Index is set to a base score of 100 in 2003; every point difference represents 1 percent change. It is composed of 81 national-level indicators—the latest available research produced by the federal government

This is the full 2010 report is of the National Arts Index. The National Arts Index, created by Americans for the Arts, is a highly‐distilled measure of the health and vitality of arts in the U.S. It is composed of 81 equalweighted, national‐level indicators of arts and culture activity that covers a 12‐year period, from 1998 to 2009. Each indicator is updated annually and a new report is produced.

This is the full 2010 report is of the National Arts Index. The National Arts Index, created by Americans for the Arts, is a highly‐distilled measure of the health and vitality of arts in the U.S. It is composed of 81 equalweighted, national‐level indicators of arts and culture activity that covers a 12‐year period, from 1998 to 2009. Each indicator is updated annually and a new report is produced.

This is the full 2009 National Index report, the first annual report of The National Arts Index. The Index is a highly-distilled annual measure of the health and vitality of arts in the U.S. using 76 national-level indicators of arts and culture activity. This report covers an 11-year period, from 1998 to 2008.

The arts and cultural sector is one of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s strongest assets. The 2008 Portfolio examines the vibrancy, value, and vulnerability of the cultural community for civic leaders, policymakers, cultural organizations, and the general public. Two years ago, the first edition of Portfolio was lauded as a landmark study that documented the breadth, diversity, and well-being of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s nonprofit cultural resources.