Did you know?
The arts contribute more to the national economy than do the construction, mining, utilities, insurance, and accommodation and food services industries. Read about it!
America’s nonprofit arts industry generates $166.3 billion in economic activity every year, resulting in $227.5 billion in federal, state and local tax revenues. Read about it!
For every arts job created in America in 2015, an additional 1.61 positions outside of the arts were created as a result. Read about it!
There are significant public benefits generated by a local cultural sector including increased property values. Read about it!
That's just the beginning!
Read about the many ways the Arts have a positive impact on communities, the economy and individuals.
Americans for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts