Keeping the Arts at the Heart of Our Community
Economic Impact
Partnering with local, state, and national organizations to track the impact of the arts in Buncombe County.
Creative Industry Earnings
Industry earnings data is arrived at by aggregating the compensation paid for the labor of all workers in a given industry. These earnings have a big impact on our economy as workers purchase common local amenities and recirculate those dollars back into the local economy.
Up 34% from 2015 to 2019
Top Creative Industry by Earnings
Independent Artists, Writers & Performers
Creative Industry Sales
Industry sales is another metric that measures the amount of money moving through the economy. The revenue an industry receives is the total annual sales (gross receipts) made to other industries and consumers.
Up 44% from 2015 to 2019
Top Creative Industry by Sales
Independent Artists, Writers & Performers
# of Creative Jobs
Creative Industry Jobs in 2019
Creative Occupation Jobs in 2019
Advocacy
Supporting the local creative sector, arts education, equity & inclusion, and arts & wellness
Public Art
Providing local residents and visitors with free, inclusive, and accessible arts experiences
Services for Creatives
Helping artists and arts organizations build, grow, and sustain their businesses