MCA’s Original Research
The Arts: A Driving Force in Minnesota’s Economy
In 2006, MCA and the Forum of Regional Arts Councils produced this first ever Statewide and Regional Economic Impact Study of the Arts in Minnesota.
Artists Count: An Economic Impact Study of Artists in Minnesota
In 2007, MCA teamed with Springboard for the Arts and the Minnesota Craft Council to produce this nationally recognized study, which measures the economic impact of individual artists in Minnesota.
Statewide and regional results included – How does your community compare?
Additional Arts Research
The Arts in Minnesota
- A Summary of Facts & Figures
- Arts Organizations & Artists in MN
- MN Arts Make State Great Place to Raise Kids
- MN’s Arts Appropriations History Over 30 Years
- Theater in MN
- The Arts Promote MN Tourism
The Arts in the United States
- Americans Attend the Arts
- Public Participation in the Arts Continues to Grow
- Americans Want to Participate in Arts Events
The Arts & Economics
- Creative Industries Report: Arts Business & Employment
- The Arts Help MN Businesses Thrive
- Jobs are Created by the Arts
- Consumer Spending on the Arts Tops $12 Billion
- The Arts’ Impact on National Economy
- Quotations from Business Leaders About the Arts
The Arts & Education
- Harris Poll Finds Overwhelming Support for Arts Education
- Arts Education is Important to Minnesotans
- Arts Education is Important to American Adults
- Arts Students Score Better on Student Assessment Tests
- Arts Programs Help At-Risk Youth
- The Arts Teach Important Work Skills
- Quotations on Arts & Education
The Arts & Professional Sports
The Arts & Politics
- The National Endowment for the Arts in MN
- Why We Support Public Funding for the Arts
- Quotations by Elected Officials in Support of the Arts
Love & Magic: Why We Dig the Arts
- Artist Named “Most Important Human of the Millenium”
- The Arts Save Lives
- Opera: The Hidden Dangers
- Quotations
Other Research
Nonprofit Organizations Benefit Minnesota & United States
- Philanthropy & Tax Treatment of Nonprofits in MN
- MN’s Nonprofit Community is Strong and Growing
- Giving by Individuals is Up in the United States
- America Has Confidence in its Nonprofit Organizations
- Minnesotans Oppose Taxation of Charities
- MN is Nation’s “Most Caring State”
- Supporting Enlightened Tax Policy for Nonprofit Arts Organizations
Volunteering is Strong in Minnesota & United States