Economic Impact of the Non-Profit Arts in San Diego
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City of San Diego!
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Randy Cohen, senior vp of research and policy for Americans for the Arts, presents his findings on the non-profit
Transcript of Economic Impact of the Non-Profit Arts in San Diego
City of San Diego!
Most Comprehensive Study Ever
All 50 States—Including City of San Diego!
Organizations & Audiences Spent
$579 Million
Jobs Supported (FTE)
17,817
Local & State Government Revenue
$61 Million
Attendees Spent $43.02 Per Person, Per Event
Meals & Snacks $20.02
Souvenir/Gifts $8.05
Transportation $4.19
Lodging $3.39
Other $7.37
Event-Related Spending Local vs. Nonlocal Audiences
Local Non-Local
$39.39$60.39
63 percent of nonlocal attendees said: “this arts event is their primary purpose for their trip.”
Arts Volunteerism
12,049 volunteers
539,795 hours
$11.5 million value (2010 volunteer hour = $21.36)
National AEP4 Research Partners
Creative San Diego 5,574 Arts-Related Business Employ 26,286 People
Arts Creativity Innovation
Ready to Innovate Conclusion:
“…it is clear that the arts—music, creative writing,
drawing, dance—provide skills sought by employers
of the third millennium.”
The Arts Mean Business!
www.AmericansForTheArts.org/EconomicImpact
