Thursday, August 3, 2017

Despite the popular stereotype of the starving artist, nonprofit arts and culture organizations put tens of thousands of people to work. Arts and Economic Prosperity 5, the latest economic impact study by Americans for the Arts, revealed that New Jersey’s nonprofit arts and culture sector supports 14,342 full-time equivalent jobs and over $340 million in annual household income.

The state of New Jersey was one of 341 regions across the country that participated in the study. Americans for the Arts partnered with ArtPride New Jersey to collect statewide data. The total economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry tops $519 million per year.

“The arts are a good federal investment and taxpayers win when vibrant communities see rising tax revenue,” says Congressman Leonard Lance, who represents New Jersey’s 7th District. “This study is good news for those who appreciate the arts, work in related industries and all taxpayers.”

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New Jersey Business Magazine