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Economic impact of the arts

Aug 01 2022

Orange County to Participate in National Study of Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry  


Press Contact: Katie Murray Director, Orange County Arts Commission 919-245-2335 kmurray@orangecountync.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orange County to Participate in National ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity 6’ Study, the Most Comprehensive Study… Read More →

Posted by Katie Murray · Categorized: News · Tagged: Americans for the Arts, Arts and Economic Prosperity Survey 6, Economic impact of the arts

Jul 06 2021

County Commissioners Approve $100,00 to “Restart the Arts”


At their June 15, 2021, meeting, the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved $100,000 to support Restart the Arts grants for the local arts community. Funded through the American Rescue… Read More →

Posted by Katie Murray · Categorized: Grants, News · Tagged: Arts and Economic Prosperity Survey 5, COVID-19, Economic impact of the arts, grants, Restart the Arts

Mar 01 2019

OCAC Releases Report Assessing County’s Arts Climate


Ask someone walking down Franklin Street how they feel about the local arts scene. They’re likely to mention going to performances at Carolina Performing Arts or plays at Playmakers. Or… Read More →

Posted by Katie Murray · Categorized: News · Tagged: arts economy, arts space, arts support, creative character, Economic impact of the arts, Local Arts Agency

Oct 06 2017

Study Shows Orange County Nonprofit Arts & Culture Sector is a $130.3 million industry


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Study Shows Orange County Nonprofit Arts & Culture Sector is a $130.3 million industry ORANGE COUNTY, NC  (October 9, 2017) –  The Orange County Arts Council announced… Read More →

Posted by Katie Murray · Categorized: Press Release · Tagged: AEP5, Americans for the Arts, Arts and Economic Prosperity Survey 5, carrboro, chapel hill, Economic impact of the arts, hillsborough

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