Proving the industry generates hundreds of millions of dollars in annual economic activity makes financial sense.
Through research, we aim to demonstrate that the nonprofit arts and culture industry is an economic driver in communities—a growth industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is a cornerstone of tourism. These research reports help garner the support and funding for arts and culture organizations everywhere.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The Arts & Economic Prosperity Study
The Nationwide study of art & Culture
The Arts and Economic Prosperity Study (AEP) is a nationwide study of the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry. Building on its 25-year legacy, the AEP is regarded as one of the most credible testaments to the economic power of arts and culture.
The AEP is led by Americans for the Arts. United Arts coordinates the Central Florida region to participate in this study. The AEP report is conducted every five years. To participate in future studies, contact United Arts’ AEP team: Trudy@UnitedArtsCFL.org.
The AEP6 Report
The AEP6 is the largest and most inclusive study of its kind ever conducted. It illustrates how the nonprofits arts industry creates jobs, generates commerce, and drives tourism on a massive scale.
Coming soon in Fall 2023.
The AEP5 Report
The AEP5 report includes surveyed data from 218 eligible nonprofit cultural organizations in the seven-county Central Florida Region, a 31.6% response of the 690+/- registered cultural nonprofits.
Access The AEP5 Report:
- Central Florida Region (one-sheet); (summary); (full report)
- Orange County (one-sheet);(summary) (one-sheet & summary); (full report);
- Brevard County (summary); (full report)
- Lake County (summary); (full report)
- Osceola County (summary); (full report)
- Polk County (summary); (full report)
- Seminole County (summary); (full report)
- Volusia County (one-sheet); (summary); (full report)
- State of Florida (summary)– Florida Trend article
- City of Orlando (one-sheet); (summary); (full report)
- City of Winter Park (one-sheet); (summary)
- District of Loch Haven Cultural Park (one-sheet); (summary); (full report)
Arts Ecology Study of Orange County
The Countywide study of art & Culture
The Arts Ecology Study of Orange County is a collaborative endeavor by our vibrant community seeking to understand the state of our arts and cultural sector. From July through November 2022, we meticulously assessed the management, finances, governance, participation, marketing, and arts education within our flourishing cultural framework. In this initiative, United Arts joined forces with local partners, including Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs, the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, and the Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation. Guided by the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland, this deep dive study unveils valuable insights that shape the future of our arts landscape.
IN THE News
Want to learn more?
If you want to participate and need survey tools for your geographic area, or have questions about AEP, please contact your AEP team, Trudy@UnitedArtsCFL.org.
