Arts and the Economy

Below are articles that highlight the importance of the arts in the economy.  

To have information added to this list, please send it to jpaxman@swantonartscouncil.org

Click the links below to see how art can positively impact the economy.



5 Reasons Why Public Art Matters

Latest Data Shows Increase to U.S. Economy from Arts & Cultural Sector

Arts as Economic Development

The Arts are Soul Food

The Role of the Arts in Economic Development

Arts, Culture and Economic Development

Why Art and Culture Contribute More to an Economy than Growth and Jobs

Understanding the Value of Arts and Culture

The Arts and Economic Prosperity 5

The Arts and Economic Growth (2014)

Surprising Findings in three new NEA reports on the Arts

10 Reasons to Support the Arts

The Economic Footprint of the Arts in Vermont (an update)

The Arts and Economic Growth (2013)

The Art of Community: Building the New Age of Participation

The Economic Footprint of the Arts in Vermont (An Update)

The Arts Economy is Worth Billions (3/2017)

How the Arts and Culture Sector Catalyzes Economic Vitality

The Economic Impact of America's Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry

New Data Showcase Economic Impact of Arts and Culture in U.S. and States

Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 (Video Series)

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV - National Findings

Megan Wilkens: Economics and Art (TED)

Miggs Burroughs: Economics of Art (TED)

5 Key Ways the Arts Drive Economic & Community Development

The Arts and Economic Growth (2014)