2022-2023 Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study
From May 2022 - July 2023, the City of Tacoma's Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality participated in a national study called Arts & Economic Prosperity 6. The study documented the economic and social benefits that nonprofit arts and culture organizations, and their audiences, have both locally and nationally.
About the Study
This study was conducted by Americans for the Arts in 373 diverse communities and regions across the country, including Tacoma, representing all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The communities range in population (4,000 to 4 million) and type (small rural to large urban). Data for the study came from surveys of nonprofit arts and culture organizations as well as surveys of their audiences.
For additional information including summaries for the 373 communities, an online calculator, and a description of the project methodology, visit www.AEP6.AmericansForTheArts.org.
National Study Results
In 2022, America's nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $151.7 billion in economic activity - that's $73.3 billion in spending by organizations, which leveraged an additional $78.4 billion in event-related spending by audiences. The impact of this activity is significant, supporting 2.6 million jobs, generating $29.1 billion in tax revenue, and providing $101 billion in personal income to residents.
| Total Direct Expenditures |
$151,675,522,000 |
|
Jobs Supported
|
2,574,000
|
|
Household Income Paid to Residents
|
$101,010,025,000
|
|
Total Tax Revenue
|
$29,106,767,000
|
Tacoma Study Results
In 2022, Tacoma's nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $163 million in economic activity - that's $87.1 million in spending by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, which leveraged an additional $75.9 million in event-related spending by their audiences. The impact of this activity is significant in Tacoma, supporting 2,065 jobs, generating $28.7 million in tax revenue, and providing $87.2 million in personal income to local residents.
| Total Direct Expenditures |
$162,971,067 |
| Jobs Supported |
2,056 |
| Household Income Paid to Residents |
$87,193,482 |
| Local Tax Revenue |
$5,183,574 |
| State Tax Revenue |
$6,492,751 |
| Federal Tax Revenue |
$17,017,817 |
This study also tracked the event-related spending by audience members. Of the 2,230,790 nonprofit arts and culture audience members in 2022 (this number was reported by the 88 organizations who participated in the study), 80.4% reside within Pierce County and 19.6% reside outside Pierce County. Furthermore, audience surveys reveal that non-local attendees spend an average of 55% more than their local counterparts.
|
Total Attendance to In-Person Events
|
1,793,555 |
437,235 |
2,230,790 |
| Percentage of Total Attendance |
80.4% |
19.6% |
100% |
| Average Per Person, Per Event Expenditure |
$30.70 |
$47.63 |
$34.02 |
| Total Event-Related Expenditures |
$55,062,138 |
$20,825,503 |
$75,887,641 |
This study also includes measures of social impact. Surveys completed by individual attendees in the Tacoma demonstrate an appreciation for how arts and culture impacts the development and well-being of the community and its residents.
| “This venue or facility is an important pillar for me within my community.” |
77.1% |
| “I would feel a great sense of loss if this activity or venue were no longer available.” |
86.7% |
| “This activity or venue is inspiring a sense of pride in this neighborhood or community.” |
89.2% |
| “My attendance is my way of ensuring that this activity or venue is preserved for future generations” |
87.3%
|
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