This economic activity generated by nonprofit arts organizations has a measurable impact on the treasuries at the federal, state, and local levels.
Cultural tourism is the leading reason cited by travelers for visiting a community.
Cultural tourism is the leading reason cited by travelers for visiting a community. The nonprofits arts industry creates over one million jobs for the American people. The arts industry, with the support of NEA, stimulates local economies and improves the quality of civic life throughout the country. The support given by the NEA to the arts community supports programs that enhance community development, promote cultural planning, stimulate business development, spur urban renewal, attract new businesses, and improve the overall quality of life in our cities and towns. The NEA makes the arts accessible to all Americans.