Author: The National Endowment for the Arts; The Department of Commerce

Publication Year: 2016

Media Type: Infographic

Summary:

In this infographic by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Commerce, we learn the arts encompass almost half of America's copyright-intensive industries, that the demand for performing arts events has increased over 10% over the last 15 years and that arts, culture and media are some of the U.S.'s most significant exports.

Abstract:

"Arts and cultural production plays a significant role in the U.S. economy. The National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Commerce investigate the impact of arts and cultural goods, services and industries -- both commercial and not-for-pofit -- to the U.S. economy" (NEA). 

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Economic Impact, Creative Economies