Arts & Creative Economic Impact

View the recommendations of the Legislative Arts & Technology Boot Camp, formed by the Legislative Arts Caucus, which held meetings around the state to explore what it means to build a diversified, place-based, creative economy throughout our state.    

This Art Tourism Market Analysis details the growth driven by increasing demand for cultural enrichment, on-the-go gallery tours, and an upsurge of global heritage appreciation in a post-COVID-19 world.    

Explore Crystal Bridges’ impact and significant achievements in its first decade of expanded access to the arts in the Heartland, and how they have continued to push boundaries and expand the museum.    

This report offers insights and examples from states across the country to help governors incorporate the arts and culture into state economic development strategies. National Governor's Association (2020)    

This interactive dashboard allows you to explore state level ACPSA data through figures, including value added to state economies through arts and cultural production, as well as employment and compensation figures for the creative workforce.

Explore the groups who support government investment in the arts as well as their benefits for both society and public policy.