Top Arts and Economic Prosperity Takeaways in the State of Oregon*:
- The sector generated $829.3 million in economic activity during 2022. That economic activity supported 13,061 jobs, provided $559.5 million in personal income to residents, and generated $155.3 million in tax revenue to local, state, and federal governments.
- Nonprofit arts and culture organizations spent an estimated $498.4 million which supported 9,203 jobs and generated $104.6 million in local, state, and federal government revenue.
- Overall, attendees spend $39.14 per person per event, beyond the cost of admission. These dollars represent vital income for local merchants and a value add with which few industries can compete.
- 9.9% of attendees are nonlocal visitors who traveled from outside the State of Oregon; they spend an average of $77.55. Additionally, 68.6% of nonlocal attendees reported that the primary purpose of their visit was specifically to attend the performance, event, exhibit, venue, or facility where they were surveyed.
- Arts and culture organizations contribute to community pride.
- 89.3% of arts and culture attendees agree that the activity or venue where they were surveyed “is inspiring a sense of pride in this neighborhood or community.”
- 87.2% agree that “I would feel a great sense of loss if this activity or venue were no longer available.”
- 82.5% agree that the venue or facility where they were surveyed is “an important pillar for me within my community.”
*Credit: page four of full report