“A vibrant arts environment stimulates and sustains a richer quality of life and economic health. In Delaware, where the arts are among our top 10 employers, we see how the arts contribute to the renaissance of downtown areas, enhance our educational system, and attract new businesses and residents to the state.”

— Former Governor Jack A. Markell, Chair, National Governors Association

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Full Report // Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Summary //  AEP IV Delaware Presentation

“Understanding and acknowledging the incredible economic impact of the nonprofit arts, we must always remember the fundamental value of the arts. They foster beauty, creativity, originality, and vitality. The arts inspire us, sooth us, provoke us, involve us, and connect us…but they also create jobs and contribute to the economy.”

— Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO, Americans for the Arts

Economic Impact Full Report  // Economic Impact Flyer // Economic Impact Summary Data // Arts Prosperity in Delaware Presentation

Using concrete examples from many states, this report from the National Governors’ Association details benefits provided by the creative industries – including job creation, increased tourism, and ways the arts give businesses a creative edge.

The Arts & the Economy: Using Arts and Culture to Stimulate State Economic Development