Arts Index from Americans for the Arts

Here's a fascinating study released by Americans for the Arts

It is an "Arts Index" indicators at the county level. Check it out by clicking the link above.

Arts Index for Hanover County, VA

Arts Activity:

Cultural Participation:

Population Share Visiting Art Museums: 15.6%

Resources:

Consumer Expenditures:

Expenditure on musical instruments per capita: $9.78 

Government Support:

NEA grants per capita, 2005 through 2009: N/D

State and arts agency grants per capita, 2003 through 2009 : $0.54

Arts Nonprofits:

Total nonprofit arts organizations per capita: 13.02

Competiveness:

Establishments, Employess and Payroll:

"Creative Industries" share of all businesses 3.84%

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How does your locality stack up?