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National Endowment for the Arts Guide to Economic Data about the Arts

National Endowment for the Arts, 07 October 2026, USA

This guide details how federal data can be used to answer questions about the arts and cultural sector and its economic contributions. It covers readily accessible data sources for gathering statistical information within three broad areas of interest:

  • Workers in the arts and cultural sector
  • Arts and cultural organizations and businesses
  • The economic impact of the arts and cultural sector

https://www.arts.gov/impact/research/publications/national-endowment-arts-guide-economic-data-about-arts

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