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

Publication Year: 1979

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Abstract:

New England's nonprofit arts industry, as measured by the expenditures and other economic activity in 1978 of 2,830 cultural organizations, is examined in this study. It demonstrates the important economic role of these arts organizations in a six-state region. The report provides information on each state, a comparative analysis and an overview of the entire region.

Highlights of the study for Maine:

• 1978 survey projections.
  
  
• 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.

CONTENTS
The Nonprofit Arts Industry in Maine.
Admissions.
Employment:
     Paid Personnel.
     Volunteers.
Finances:
     Spending.
     Income.
     Tax Revenue.
Economic impact of the arts.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Economic Impact