AEP6 Study
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Arts and culture created $7.3 million in economic activity in Florence, including spending by nonprofit arts amd culture organizations combined with attendee spending. The arts generated more than $1.5 million in local, sate and federal tax revenue.
11,911 visitors attended arts and cultural events in Florence and spent an average of $119 per event. Local attendees spent an averave of $55 per event. Cultural tourists help our community.
The arts industry supported 118 jobs in Florence during the survey period.
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Audience spending at arts and culture events in Florence was more than $4.9 million. This number includes spending at restaurants, lodging, transporation, childcare, but not include ticket costs.
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A total of 470 voluhnteers donated a total of 35.379 hours to the 15 participating nonprofit organizations, estimated at $1.1million value.
Arts and culture organizations in Florence contributed $2.3 million to our local economy. The arts mean business and helps our community thrive.
Participating Orgaizations
- City Lights Cinema
- CROW
- Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
- Florence Arts, Culure and Entertainment
- Florence Events Center
- Florence Regional Arts Alliance
- KXCR
- Lane Community College Florence Center
- Last Resort Players
- Oregon Coast Military Museum
- Rhododendron Quilt Guild
- Siuslaw Public Library District
- Siuslaw Vision
- The Mustard Seed
- Yachats Big Band
Steering Committee
The Florence AEP6 steering committee included:
- Harlen Springer, Oregon Arts Commission
- Kristin Anderson, Florence Regional Arts Alliance
- Jo Beaudreau, BeauxArts Fine Art Materials and Gallery
- Maree Beers, C.R.O.W.
- Jesse Dolan, Oregon Coast Visitors Association
- Bettina Hannigan, Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
- Susy Lacer, Siuslaw Vision
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