NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION REPORT:ARTS & THE ECONOMY: USING ARTS AND CULTURE TO STIMULATE STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

In seeking a competitive edge, several states are incorporating arts and cultural exchanges in their economic development approaches. The arts are a potent force in the economic life of cities and rural areas nationwide. Many states have invested in the arts as a strategy to attract the “creative class” and reverse brain drain.

Throughout states, artists and arts organizations are motivated by a commitment to artistry, tradition, and cultural heritage. Markets for traditional arts and cultural uniqueness have grown over the last several decades. Traditional arts are an opportunity for areas that have lagged behind to foster economic growth, while preserving the cultural vitality essential to community quality of life.

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