Author: Coe, Linda C. and Raine, Nancy V.

Publication Year: 1980

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Abstract:

This book contains the results of three major studies of the New England arts economy:

1. The same study of New England's nonprofit arts industry in 1978, as measured by 2,830 cultural organizations originally reported in The Arts and the New England Economy published in 1980.
   
   
2. A study of the economic impact of arts education spending in New England's primary and secondary schools.
   
   
3. A study of the economic impact of audience spending in New England.

Highlights of the Study for Maine:

• The economic impact of direct and related spending by Maine's nonprofit arts industry was $86.2 million.
  
  
• In 1978, Maine's nonprofit arts industry, as measured by 601 cultural organizations:
  
  
  • Spent a total of $13.1 million which led to a total economic impact of
    $27.7 million within the state and $2.2 million in the rest of New England.
  • Provided 5,692 jobs.
  • Benefited from 899,923 hours of volunteer work.
  • Had 2.4 million paid and unpaid admissions to events.
  • Returned $565,243 in federal income taxes and $112,395 in state taxes.
    
    
• In 1978, Maine's elementary and secondary school cultural programs spent
  $11.8 million resulting in an economic impact of $27.9 million.
  
  
• In 1979, audience attending Maine's visual and performing arts events spend an additional $15.2 million over and above admission costs which led to a total economic impact of $28.4 million.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Economic Impact