Arts as Industry: Their Economic Impact on New York City and New York State

The New York State Alliance for the Arts is a pioneer in research on the cultural community in the city, state and region. They have produced economic impact studies going back to 1983 prove that the arts are a vital industry in New York, as an economic engine which strengthens and supports other industries, such as tourism and the commercial arts. Their work is used every day by cultural leaders, funders and policy makers—and is the foundation of their advocacy work.