Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With 45 years of service, we are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.
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Arts & Economic Prosperity III
Americans for the Arts is proud to announce the release of Arts & Economic Prosperity III , our third study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s impact on the nation’s economy. This new study is our largest ever, featuring findings from 156 study regions (116 cities and counties, 35 multicounty regions, and 5 states).
THE ARTS MEAN BUSINESS!-
America’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $166.2
billion in economic activity every year;$63.1
billion in spending by organizations and an additional $103.1
billion in event-related spending by audiences.
The national impact of the economic activity from America’s nonprofit
arts and culture industry supports 5.7 million jobs and
generates $29.6 billion in government revenue.
Between 2000 and 2005, the nonprofit arts and culture industry grew
24 percent, from $134 billion to $166.2 billion.
Event related spending by the audiences of nonprofit arts and culture
organizations boasts an even greater increase of 28 percent—from
$80.8 billion in 2000 to $103.1 billion in 2005.
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American Evolution: Arts in the New Civic Life
June 20–22, 2008
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Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy, and today it is a leader in the evolution of civic life. From history to hip, the city is alive with creativity. Cultures abound in Philadelphia, an open and engaged metropolis that welcomes a diverse community of artists, innovators, and creators.
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