Washington D.C., Tallahassee and Palm Beach County—the Cultural Council advocates for the arts at all levels of government. Considered globally as an economic driver, the cultural sector attracts talent and investment, builds international reputation and catalyzes innovation across all sectors of the economy.
Arts & Economic Prosperity 5
Conducted by Americans for the Arts, the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 (AEP5) study documents the economic contributions of the nonprofit cultural sector nationally, as well as in 341 study regions. The Cultural Council sponsored the study for Palm Beach County and for five of the county’s largest cities: Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach.
“By every measure, the results of AEP5 prove that the cultural sector in Palm Beach County generates significant economic activity, serves as a cornerstone of tourism and is an employment powerhouse.”
–Randy Cohen, vice president of research and policy at Americans for the Arts
The AEP5 study includes data from 79 cultural organizations in Palm Beach County. These results were combined with data from the 2015 Biennial Audience Survey that the Cultural Council conducts with 19 of the county’s largest organizations through its Tourism Development Council grant program (Category B).
“Collectively, all culture-related spending in Palm Beach County totaled more than $633.4 million during fiscal year 2015,” added Cohen. “These findings show conclusively that the arts mean business in The Palm Beaches.”
You can read more about the study at PalmBeachDailyNews.com
Nationally, the AEP5 study found that the arts and cultural sector generated $166.3 billion in economic activity in 2015 – $63.8 billion in spending by arts and culture organizations and an additional $102.5 billion in event-related spending by their audiences. This activity supported 4.6 million jobs and generated $27.5 billion in government revenue.
The AEP5 survey findings in Palm Beach County and five of the county’s largest cities are available on this page, under “Research & Reports.”
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Arts Advocacy News
Economic Impact of Cultural Tourism in Palm Beach County
Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
April 11, 20182017 Survey results released
Results from FY 2017 Category B and C–II Organizations Attendee Surveys and Spending Data is now available.Report Summary | Full Report
Read more »NEA Receives Funding Increase
Americans for the Arts
March 20, 2018Congress is proposing to fund the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) each at $152.8 million. This is a funding increase of $3 million to support more direct grants and expand access to creative arts therapies for the military. This final budget is in stark contrast to […] Read more »
Registration for Arts Advocacy Day 2018 is now open
Americans for the Arts
January 23, 2018Registration for Arts Advocacy Day 2018 is now open. The 31st annual Arts Advocacy Day will take place on March 12-13, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with over 85 national arts organizations, Arts Advocacy Day is the largest gathering of its kind, bringing together a broad cross section of America's cultural and civic organizations. Read more »
The Arts Mean Business Luncheon with Randy Cohen
Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
January 12, 2018In December, the Cultural Council hosted a special luncheon at the Kravis Center in partnership with the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. The theme of the luncheon was “The Arts Mean Business,” and the keynote speaker was Randy Cohen of Americans for the Arts, who announced the findings of a new economic impact study (AEP5) that revealed arts and culture generate $633 million in economic impact in Palm Beach County. Read more »
Attend Florida Tourism Day 2018
VISIT FLORIDA
January 3, 2018Do not miss the opportunity to join your tourism colleagues on January 17, 2018 in Tallahassee to educate the legislature, media and all Floridians about the importance of Florida’s tourism industry. Together, let’s share the positive economic impact of tourism to Florida and to its residents as well as how crucial it is to support Florida’s No. 1 industry.
When & Where
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Donald L. Tucker Civic Center - Arena 505 West Pensacola Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 Register Here Read more »Arts Sector Harmed in Tax Bills
Americans for the Arts - Action Fund
December 6, 2017Early Saturday morning, the U.S. Senate passed a tax reform bill along an almost exclusively party-line vote of 51-49 with all Republicans voting yes, except for Senator Bob Corker (R-TN), who opposed it for the $1.5 trillion in debt that would be created. Read more »
Research & Reports
Economic Impact of Cultural Tourism in Palm Beach County (FY2017)
Results from FY 15 Category B Organizations Attendee Surveys and Spending Data
Report Summary | Full Report
Arts and Economic Prosperity 5
Americans for the Arts
- Palm Beach County – full report
- Palm Beach County – summary
- Boca Raton
- Delray Beach
- Jupiter
- Lake Worth
- West Palm Beach
TAKE ACTION
Arts-friendly policies and funding need consistent support and the Council fights on the front lines to educate elected officials on the economic and quality-of-life benefits of the arts.
The Council can’t tackle these issues alone. Advocacy earns results by participation and strong voices from constituents. That’s you!
It takes two minutes to contact your representative with the simple facts stated here. Please use the links below to do just that.
• Palm Beach County
• Florida Senators and Representatives
• U.S. Senators and Representatives
Cultural Advocacy Groups
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