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 Rhode Island:

• 1978 survey projections.
  
  
• Rhode Island's nonprofit arts industry, as measured by 287 cultural organizations:
  
  
  • Spent a total of $22.2 million which led to a total economic impact of $43.5 million within the state and $8.2 million in the rest of New England.
  • Provided 5,662 jobs.
  • Benefited from 1.2 million hours of volunteer work.
  • Had 2.5 million paid and unpaid admissions to events.
  • Returned $1.3 million in federal income taxes and $248,525 in state taxes.

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

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Economic Impact