Why do the Arts Matter in New York State?

The following information comes from the Arts NYS Coalition: Helping the Arts to Thrive in New York State

For more on these statistics, visit their site

Why do the Arts Matter in New York State?

Because…

1. New York State is home to 53,085 arts-related businesses that employ 335,683 people. >more
   
2. New York City’s nonprofit cultural sector generated $5.8 billion in economic impact and 40,500 jobs. >more
   
3. The economic impact of Westchester County’s nonprofit arts and culture industry is $119.88 million with 3779 jobs. >more
   
4. Greater Buffalo’s Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations is $155.2 million. >more
   
5. The nonprofit arts and culture are a $21 million industry in the Northern Adirondack region that supports 506 jobs. >more
   
6. The Arts in Onondaga County yields $70 million and 1060 jobs. >more
   
7. In Monroe County, the arts have an annual economic impact of roughly $200 million and yield over 6,300 jobs.
   
   
   

Demographics Study Q & A

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A presentation of the findings of the OOB demographics study along with a question and answer session is scheduled for:

January 31st at 6:30pm

The Players Theater Loft (115 MacDougal Street)

and live-streamed at www.nyitawards.com/live

Join in the discussion about the study results, how they reflect you and your company, the practical uses for these statistics and participate in the question and answer session.

Please join us in person and through the live blog and twitter.

Plus Shay will be bringing homemade chocolate chip cookies.

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OOB Demographics Study Released

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The Innovative Theatre Foundation has just released a new report that examines the demographics of the artists working Off-Off-Broadway (OOB). This is the third study in a series of five designed to capture statistical information about the diverse community that comprises Off-Off-Broadway. Among the first known publicly available data focused specifically on this sector, some of its highlights include:

• 85% of the OOB population holds a college degree. This is 58% higher than the national average.
• 86% voted in the 2004 presidential election. This is 22% higher than the national average of 64%.
• 68% of respondents are age 21-40
• 53% of respondents are female
• Income level of Off-Off-Broadway artists is near the national average, and slightly below the NY state average
• 91% of respondents live in New York City
• 10% of respondents reported making their living exclusively from their work in the theatre
• 48% of the respondents currently belong to at least one theatrical union

Read the full story here.

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