See how arts and culture organizations are positively impacting Springfield’s economy.
Arts Economic Impact Numbers
In 2023, the Springfield Regional Arts Council partnered with area arts organizations and Americans for the Arts to gather data about the economic impact the arts have on our community. For a year, the SRAC worked with a team of arts leaders across Springfield, MO, gathering more than 1,000 audience surveys and organizational data from 39 partner organization. The final report, Arts & Economic Prosperity Study 6, sheds light on the impact of the cultural landscape that defines Springfield, MO. The results are astounding!
Check out these numbers:
$89,230,070
in direct economic activity
$28,482,724
in organizational spending
$60,747,346
in audience expenditure
Check out these numbers:
$89,230,070
in direct economic activity
$28,482,724
in organizational spending
$60,747,346
in audience expenditure
The economic impact includes:
1,160
supported jobs
$50,944,007
in personal income for residents
$2,027,397
local tax revenue
$2,410,023
state tax revenue
$9,112,217
federal tax revenue
The economic impact includes:
1,160
supported jobs
$50,944,007
in personal income for residents
$2,027,397
local tax revenue
$2,410,023
state tax revenue
$9,112,217
federal tax revenue
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Want more data on how arts and culture organizations are impacting the economic and social landscape of Springfield? View the Arts & Economic Prosperity Study 6 documents below.