Economic Impact of the Arts

As an industry, the arts sustain jobs, generate government revenue and drive our creativity-based knowledge economy.

When we invest in the arts, we are not supporting a frill or a luxury. The arts are the cornerstone of tourism and economic development. “Economic impact” refers to the money that moves through a community when people make, share, and enjoy art.

Here is the most recent survey of our region, conducted by Minnesota Citizens for the Arts: 

See the actual dollars your organization drives.

Find out the Economic Impact of your organization by entering in your total budget and employees.  The number calculated is how much spending YOUR organization drives!