Nobel prize winning scientists are almost 3x more likely to have an artistic hobby.
The arts increase your likelihood of rising to the top of your field. Research has shown that the top scientists in the world, particularly Nobel prize winners, are 2.85 times as likely than average people to have an artistic hobby.
The arts attract residents and businesses.
The density of arts organizations and prevalence of arts events plays a role in attracting residents and businesses to (re)locate to a community by improving its image and making it more appealing.
9 out of 10 executives participated in the arts in school.
A history of arts participation correlates with career success: 90% of CEOs reported participating in the arts in school.
The arts are ranked #2 in indicating creativity.
Employers rank arts study second (following self-employment experience) as an indicator of the kind of creativity they are looking for in employees.
Arts and culture creates nearly 4.7 million jobs.
Arts and cultural production in 2015 represented 4.3% of the US economy, produced $689.7 billion and created 4.7 million jobs.
The arts instill the top 3 skills employers are looking for.
By 2020, employers say they'll be seeking, as their top three desired skills, complex problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity. The arts drive all three when integrated into education.
50% of all executives say the arts got them where they are today.
The arts are integral to career success. Nearly half of all executives say the arts significantly contributed to their career success.
Creativity is a top 3 desired skill.
By 2020, creativity will be the third most desired skill by employers.
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