Greater Cincinnati’s arts sector generated $1.6 billion in total economic impact over four years, according to a study released January 16, 2024, by ArtsWave and the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. The report, authored by the Chamber’s Center for Research and Data, covers the period from 2019 to 2023.

The Cincinnati region ranked 11th among the 20 most arts-active large communities in the country while being the 28th most populous metro area. The sector’s industry location quotient of 1.48 means the region has 48 percent more arts jobs than would be expected for its size.

The study also examined the ten largest organizations led by or predominantly for Black, Brown, Indigenous and People of Color. Those organizations’ total economic impact grew by 26 percent over the four-year period, compared to 19 percent for all arts organizations. Jobs created or supported by BIPOC organizations grew by approximately 53 percent, compared to 7.4 percent overall.

ArtsWave President and CEO Alecia Kintner said the 2024 community campaign goal was to surpass $12.5 million, returning to pre-pandemic fundraising levels. The campaign supports more than 150 arts organizations, projects, and artists across the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region.

Source: https://artswave.org/wp-content/uploads/1-16-24-greater-cincinnatis-arts-sector-had-1-6-billion-in-total-economic-impact-over-four-years-according-to-new-study.pdf