The Arts Factor is an initiative established by ArtsBoston that uses data to demonstrate the positive impact that arts and culture has on Greater Boston. The Arts Factor 2014 Report features new research on the ways that the region’s nonprofit arts and cultural sector transforms lives, builds stronger communities, and strengthens the local economy.
Through this initiative, we envision a future of positive collaboration among our region’s diverse stakeholders, well-informed investments in arts and cultural initiatives, and projects and policies that will benefit everyone in Greater Boston.
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IDENTITY
Arts and culture is as fundamental to our regional identity as the American Revolution and the Boston Red Sox. They have deep significance in the lives of our residents and the health of our economy — and our region is a cultural capital.
Key findings:
Case Study: Celebrity Series of Boston: Keys to the City
VITALITY
Our arts and cultural sector is essential to Greater Boston’s economic vitality and to the vibrancy of its neighborhoods. They create jobs, attract tourists, and support local businesses for a positive impact that ripples throughout the region.
Key findings:
Case Study: Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA: A Model of Collaboration
INNOVATION
Arts and culture provide an excellent return on investment, helping to create and retain an innovative workforce. The more attractive our region is to new business and cutting-edge professionals, the more our residents, neighborhoods, and economy thrive.
Key findings:
“The arts are a major factor in my choice to start a business in Boston. For companies interested in attracting smart and creative knowledge workers, being located within a vibrant arts community is key.”
— David Friend, CEO, Carbonite
Case Study: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: The Art of Observation
TRANSFORMATION
Access to arts and culture changes lives and strengthens communities. The arts bring people together, encourage dialogue among our region’s diverse population, and create pride in our local history. Paid admission to nonprofit cultural organizations covers only a fraction of the cost to produce a show or put on an exhibition, which is why the arts and culture sector needs strong collaborators to ensure members of all communities have the opportunity to enjoy the artistic and cultural riches of Greater Boston.
Key findings:
Case Study: ZUMIX: The Power of Music
The Arts Factor 2014 Report
June 2014
[Download PDF – 4.63MB]
The Arts Factor 2014 Media Kit
June 2014
June 2014 Press Release, infographics, sample social media posts, and more.
For the majority of The Arts Factor 2014 Report, we analyzed data from 356 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in seven counties that participate in the Massachusetts Cultural Data Project. See the full list of organizations here.