Music Advocacy Facts

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In 2000, the nonprofit arts industry generated $134 billion in economic activity. Of that total, $80.8 billion was from spending by arts audiences, and another $53.2 billion was from spending by arts organizations.

From: (2002). "Arts & Economic Prosperity: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts Organizations and Their Audiences (summary)." Americans for the Arts.

Available here: Americans for the Arts

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