Who We Are

A Coalition of Arts Practitioners, Artists and Members of the Creative Industries

Arts for Harris-Walz is a coalition of arts practitioners, artists and members of the Creative Industries who have come together to support the Harris-Walz ticket. The arts nourish America’s creativity, innovation and diversity, as well as being a vital part of the economy. Join us! And join the Harris-Walz Campaign in achieving a victory for both the Arts and America!

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THE ARTS IN THE 2024 CAMPAIGN

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What contribution can the Arts Community make to effecting change in the upcoming election? This constituency ranges from small, community-based organizations to larger, non-profit and commercial professional visual and performing arts institutions. In terms of numbers, this community is comprised of:

• 4,500+ Local Arts Agencies (Arts Councils or Commissions at the City/County/State Level)

• 110,000 Non-Profit Arts Organizations (Performing, Presenting, Museums and Visual Arts Organizations)

• 411,491 Arts Businesses (nonprofit AND for-profit, per Dun & Bradstreet data )

• In 2022, nonprofit arts organizations and their audiences generated $151.7 billion in economic activity, supporting 2.6 million jobs and generating 29.1 billion in tax revenue.*

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, arts and culture contributed $1.1 trillion to the nation’s economy in 2022. This represents 4.3 percent of the GDP—a larger share of the economy than transportation, agriculture, and construction.

Not only does this industry have significant economic impact, but the reach of the sector is extraordinary. When it is considered that just one organization from among the 110,000 non-profit arts organizations has a board of directors, hundreds of donors and potentially thousands of audience members and attendees, it becomes clear that this constituency has a serious contribution to make.

*Source: Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 Study, Americans for the Arts.