This interactive map highlights the economic impact of the arts in various counties across California.
Creativity Challenge: The State of Arts Education in California – 2022
This report highlights progress in arts education in California, but also reveals ongoing inequities, especially for disadvantaged students.
Arts Strategies for Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Examining the Evidence – 2020
This report analyzes 20 years of evidence about the arts’ use in pain management and in treatment of substance abuse disorders.
California Alliance for the Arts Education Data Dashboard – 2023
Explore arts participation by school level, district, and county since 2014.
The Arts and Culture Sector Contributions to Economic Recovery and Resiliency in the U.S. – 2021
Read about the economic impact of the arts and how it can improve the broader economy with a focus on employment and diversifying the economy to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations and Their Audiences in SLO – 2017
This report shows the expenditures on nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and their impact on the economy.
Vital Signs Report – 2020
Read results from a former SLO community phone survey about concerns with housing, homelessness, food security, financial well-being, employment, health (mental & physical), health insurance, public safety, the environment, and social issues.
