Creative Economy Contributes over $1.1 Trillion to the U.S. Economy
March 25, 2024 Updated Creative Economy State Profiles are now available, with information that describes the value of arts and cultural production along with job and compensation data in every state in 2022. These data, published by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), are…
Clear Evidence: Arts and Creativity Drive Economies and Build Resilience
New research commissioned by NASAA shows that the arts are a highly effective economic investment that drive state economies, regardless of how other economic sectors perform. This original research provides strong, causal and statistically valid evidence showing that growth in the arts and culture sector positively impacts growth in the overall economy. According to three…
Why Should Government Support the Arts?
The arts strengthen American communities, offering a distinctive blend of economic, educational, health and civic benefits while also preserving cherished cultural traditions. The public sector has an essential role to play in ensuring that every community has the opportunity to thrive through the arts. These succinct policy papers provide essential information for policymakers: The Arts…
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