By Every Measure, COVID-19 Continues Its Devastation of the Arts | ARTS Blog (americansforthearts.org)
Posted by Mr. Randy Cohen, Dec 01, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, so does its devastation of the nation’s arts sector. Since the first U.S. case was reported in January 2020, cancellations have taken place at virtually every arts organization across the […]
Americans for the Arts – Arts Blog by Mr. Randy Cohen, VP for Research & Policy
Mar 23, 2020
10 Reasons to Support the Arts in 2020
The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us—fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty. The arts bring us joy, help us express our values, and build bridges between […]
Latest Data Shows Increase to U.S. Economy from Arts and Cultural Sector
Sector Contributed $804.2 Billion or 4.3 Percent of Nation’s GDP in 2016
March 19, 2019
Washington, DC—The arts and cultural sector contributed $804.2 billion or 4.3 percent to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2016. This represents an increase of .1 percent from 2015 […]
Americans Believe the Arts Strengthen Communities Socially, Educationally, Economically
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Americans for the Arts today released Americans Speak Out About the Arts in 2018, one of the largest national public opinion surveys of American perceptions and attitudes towards the arts and arts funding. The new research demonstrates that Americans continue to be highly engaged […]
Americans for the Arts’ Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 is the AFA’s fifth study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s impact on the economy. It documents the economic contributions of the arts in 341 diverse communities and regions across the country, representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia. (FY2015)
From coast to coast […]
