The Cincinnati region ranked among the top 20 large arts-vibrant communities in the nation for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2024 Arts Vibrancy Index published by SMU DataArts. The annual report analyzes arts supply, demand, and government support across more than 900 U.S. communities.

The study ranked Cincinnati in the top 1% for earned program revenue, including ticket sales, and the top 2% for total compensation for arts workers. ArtsWave cited an estimated $1.6 billion in economic impact from the arts over the past four years. Cincinnati is the only community from Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana named among the large communities on the list.

Source: ArtsWave