Economic Impact
The economy benefits from a strong arts and culture sector as it spurs job growth, generates tax revenue and invites tourism. Moreover, as our region competes for the best and the brightest in the knowledge economy, our arts and culture assets provide a critical edge. Entrepreneurs, their companies and their staff want to live in places with diverse populations and creative thinkers. Review updated data and learn how arts and culture is an economic engine for greater Cleveland.
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA RANKED 12th AMONG 20 MOST ARTS-VIBRANT LARGE COMMUNITIES IN THE NATION
The 8th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index from SMU DataArts Compiles List of 40 Most Vibrant Arts Communities Across the U.S., Based on Measures of Per Capita Supply, Demand and Government Support for the…
Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 Report
Cuyahoga County’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $533,156,171 in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), an economic and…
Arts & Economic Prosperity 6
Results In Soon!Change the Conversation About the Arts Becoming an AEP6 Volunteer with Assembly is a great way to meet new people, show your support for our arts communities and get some great……
Local & State Advocacy
Championing Public Investment in the Creative Sector: Our first year of work coincided with one of the worst economic periods for the region’s creative sector because of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Data Brief – Dance in Cleveland
Dance In CLE Economic activity, trends and impacts of dance in Cuyahoga County. 2019 Cleveland’s dance industry, including both creative and non-creative jobs increased to 302 jobs in 2015.…
Inside the Margins
A Cleveland Literature Industry Study “Inside the Margins” takes an in-depth look at the role greater Cleveland’s literature industries play in the regional economy. 2018. Inside…
Staging Cleveland
Staging Cleveland takes an in-depth look at the role greater Cleveland’s theater industries play in the regional economy. 2017. The concentration of high-quality theaters and playwrights in the…
Forming Cleveland
Forming Cleveland A Visual Arts, Craft and Design Industry Study Forming Cleveland takes an in-depth look at the role greater Cleveland’s visual arts, craft and design industry plays in the…
Remix Cleveland
A Music Industry Study Executive summary and full report of Cleveland’s music industry analysis. 2011. Cleveland’s music scene is rooted in a music legacy of groundbreaking performances,…
Arts and Cultural Festival Competitive Analysis
A report focusing on arts and culture festivals operating within 250-miles of Cleveland. 2004. This report summarizes a comparative analysis of arts and culture festivals operating within 250-miles…