Texas Cultural Trust Compiles Resources for Creatives and Small Businesses Hurt by Coronavirus

The Texas Cultural Trust has undertaken a series of research and public policy initiatives to quantify the impact the cultural arts and creative sector have on the Texas economy. By building upon previous studies, we can highlight how the cultural arts positively impact the social and economic wellbeing of communities throughout the state. As part of an overall research program, the Texas Cultural Trust collects and updates datasets that illustrate the long-term growth and importance of Texas’ cultural arts sector. These economic briefs focus on three aspects of the creative economy: tax impact and revenue; tourism spending; and employment and wages related to non-profit arts and culture.

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