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Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Arts & Culture Industry

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AEP IV factsNational Findings
View the key national findings from our Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study.

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Learn about our 182 Local Study Regions and download summary reports of the local findings from all 182 communities.

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Nonprofit arts & culture audiences spend $24.60 per person, per event

 

 

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    Arts and Economic Prosperity IV: Arts and The Great Recession

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    Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Research Study Release

    Randy Cohen gives an overview of the AEP IV research study at the 2012 Annual Convention. (14:59)

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    Arts and Economic Prosperity IV: Nonprofit Arts & Culture Audiences

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