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ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 6 TOOLKIT
Thank you for partnering with the Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene to conduct the 2022 Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 survey that resulted in some stunning data and key insights that were revealed in the recently released AEP6 report. Included in the toolkit, below, you’ll find abundant assets that can be used to share this important information with your stakeholders, members and audiences online and at in-person events. If you are interested in having a program ad created, please email Kelly Johnson at director@artsbusinessalliance.org. Copy, paste, download and share!
Have you read the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study yet? Did you know that in 2022, arts and culture in Eugene generated nearly $124 million in economic activity? Wow! And that’s not all! Learn more about the impact the arts have on our local economy here: https://bit.ly/3QixB8F
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LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
We all know that arts and culture create communities where people want to live, work and visit. But do you know how the arts contribute to our local economy? In 2022, total attendance at arts and cultural events in Eugene surpassed 1.1 million, generating nearly $124 million in economic activity. Learn more about the impact the arts have on our well-being and our local economy here: https://bit.ly/3QixB8F
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CREATIVITY & INNOVATION
Arts and culture power creative communities, like Eugene! It’s where entrepreneurs and innovation thrive and where businesses and night-time economies flourish. A new report shows how Eugene stacks up to other communities across the country when it comes to arts, culture, creativity and innovation. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3QixB8F
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ARTS ARE AN INVESTMENT
The numbers don’t lie—arts and culture are a people-powered force that are worth the investment! Findings from the recently released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 report reinforce the need to invest in arts and culture as a critical industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue, strengthens the visitor economy, and helps preserve authentic cultural experiences locally and across Oregon. Beyond its contribution to the human experience, arts and culture is an economic driver of vibrant communities: https://bit.ly/3QixB8F
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TOURISM
The results are in! The Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) report is out, and what it clearly tells us is that arts and cultural activities are one of the main reasons people visit Eugene! It’s where innovative businesses are incubated, nighttime economies flourish, and genuine cultural experiences attract visitors. FACT: The arts drew nearly 150k visitors to Lane County in 2022, with 79% of visitors traveling to Eugene specifically for arts events. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3QixB8F
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ECONOMIC SUMMIT
We’re looking forward to attending the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Summit on November 9 – and we hope you will, too! Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research for Americans for the Arts, will share his thoughts and perspectives related to the compelling local data that’s highlighted in the recently released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) report during the summit. You can register here: https://bit.ly/3M8jd0j
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The results are in! Through our partnership with the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene (ABAE) we’re excited to share the stunning data and key insights revealed in the recently released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) report, which proves how vital the arts our to our community. Not only do the arts enhance our quality of life, but they serve as a true economic driver, supporting robust tourism, vital jobs and our community’s overall well-being.
The ABAE played a lead role in gathering the local arts and economic results, joining with the Lane Arts Council and the City of Eugene, along with 89 local arts organizations, in collecting 975 surveys from attendees at 60 distinct events in 2022.
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The results are in! Through our partnership with the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene (ABAE) we’re excited to share the impressive data and key insights revealed in the recently released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) report, which proves how vital the arts our to our community. Not only do the arts enhance our quality of life, but they serve as a true economic driver, supporting robust tourism, vital jobs and our community’s overall well-being.
The numbers speak volumes. In all, arts and culture spending surpassed $124 million in Eugene in 2022, including $90 million in direct spending by Eugene’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations and $34 million in audience spending, beyond the price of admission. When people attend cultural events, their spending extends far beyond tickets. They make an evening of it, dining at local restaurants, patronizing nearby businesses, and paying for parking.
A few key insights:
- Total event attendance in Eugene surpassed 1.1 million, with more than 13% of attendees being visitors to Lane County.
- The arts attracted nearly 150k visitors to Lane County in 2022; 79% of nonlocal attendees travel to Eugene specifically for arts events.
- Nonlocal attendees spend an average of $68.73 per person, double that of their local counterparts.
What the arts mean to our community:
- Arts and culture play a pivotal role in fostering neighborhood pride, cultural identity, and community unity. They promote empathy, tolerance, and inclusion by showcasing diverse perspectives.
- 41% of local residents said they would travel to another community if similar arts and cultural activities were not available here.
- 2,714 jobs are supported by arts and culture.
The ABAE played a lead role in gathering the local arts and economic results, joining with the Lane Arts Council and the City of Eugene, along with 89 local arts organizations, in collecting 975 surveys from attendees at 60 distinct events in 2022. The study is conducted every five years.
Register now to learn more
Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research for Americans for the Arts, will share his thoughts and insights related to national and local statistics revealed in the recently released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) report at the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Summit on November 9. You can register for the event here.
The results are in! Through our partnership with the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene (ABAE) we’re excited to share the impressive data and key insights revealed in the recently released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) report, which proves how vital the arts our to our community. Not only do the arts enhance our quality of life, but they serve as a true economic driver, supporting robust tourism, vital jobs and our community’s overall well-being.
The numbers speak volumes. In all, arts and culture spending surpassed $124 million in Eugene in 2022, including $90 million in direct spending by Eugene’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations and $34 million in audience spending, beyond the price of admission. When people attend cultural events, their spending extends far beyond tickets. They make an evening of it, dining at local restaurants, patronizing nearby businesses, and paying for parking.
A few key insights:
- Total event attendance in Eugene surpassed 1.1 million, with more than 13% of attendees being visitors to Lane County.
- The arts attracted nearly 150k visitors to Lane County in 2022; 79% of nonlocal attendees travel to Eugene specifically for arts events.
- Nonlocal attendees spend an average of $68.73 per person, double that of their local counterparts.
What the arts mean to our community:
- Arts and culture play a pivotal role in fostering neighborhood pride, cultural identity, and community unity. They promote empathy, tolerance, and inclusion by showcasing diverse perspectives.
- 41% of local residents said they would travel to another community if similar arts and cultural activities were not available here.
- 2,714 jobs are supported by arts and culture.
The ABAE played a lead role in gathering the local arts and economic results, joining with the Lane Arts Council and the City of Eugene, along with 89 local arts organizations, in collecting 975 surveys from attendees at 60 distinct events in 2022. The study is conducted every five years.
Register now to learn more
Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research for Americans for the Arts, will share his thoughts and insights related to national and local statistics revealed in the recently released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) report at the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Summit on November 9. You can register for the event here.
