LOUISVILLE CREATES: Economic Impact


Who is This Document For?

  • This plan will serve as an informative study of the economic and fiscal impacts of arts and culture for businesses, those working in the arts and culture sector, elected officials and current and future investors of arts and culture.

Economic Analysis Overview

  • 2,416 Arts and Culture Establishments

  • 43,887 Arts and Culture Jobs

  • $2.7 Billion in wages for Arts and Culture Impact

  • $7.7 Billion Annual Revenue

Direct Impact Findings by Industry Type

  • Performing Arts and Creative Production

  • Museums and Historic Sites

  • Cultural Goods Manufacturing and Distribution

  • Arts and Culture oriented Retail

  • Creative Services

  • Local Culinary Arts

  • Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries

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