Alexandria, Virginia

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Alexandria, Virginia
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156 Study RegionsIncluding Alexandria
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All 50 States D.C.
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How a Dollar is Ripples Through the Community
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McCarthy, Kevin F., Elizabeth H. Ondaatje, Laura
Zakaras, Arthur Brooks. Gifts of the Muse
Reframing the Debate about the Benefits of the
Arts. RAND Corporation, 2004.
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Nonprofit Arts CultureA Growth Industry
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Economic Impact ofNonprofit Arts Culture
Industry166.2 Billion Annual Expenditures
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Government and the Arts71 Return on Investment
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Nonprofit Arts Culture Organizations in
Alexandria 13.6 Million Annual Expenditures
Thank You!!
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Nonprofit Arts Culture Attendees in Alexandria
Spend 39.65 Per Person, Per Event
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Nonprofit Arts Culture Attendees in Alexandria
Local vs. Nonlocal
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Event-Related Spending in Alexandria Local vs.
Nonlocal Audiences
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Nonprofit Arts Culture Audiences in Alexandria
66.4 Million Annual Expenditures
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Nonprofit Arts Culture Industry in Alexandria
80.0 Million Annual Expenditures
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Volunteerism in Alexandria

• 4,673 volunteers
• 463,588 hours
• Value 8.4 million
• In-kind contributions 1.1 million

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How Alexandria Stacks Up Spending by
Organizations

• Alexandria 13.6 million
• Population 100K-250K (average) 23.6 million
• (N29)

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How Alexandria Stacks Up Spending by Audiences

• Alexandria 66.4 million
• Population 100K-250K (average) 18.1 million
• (N29)

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How Alexandria Stacks UpSpending by
Audiences(Per Person, Per Event, Excluding
Admission)

• Alexandria 39.65
• Population 100K-250K (average) 24.59
• (N29)

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How Alexandria Stacks UpRatio of Local vs.
Nonlocal Audiences

• Alexandria 46 vs. 54
• Population 100K-250K (average) 62 vs. 38
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How Alexandria Stacks UpSpending by Local vs.
Nonlocal Audiences

• Alexandria 31.35 vs. 46.69
• Population 100K-250K (average) 17.30 vs. 37.50
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Nonprofit Arts Culture How Alexandria Stacks
Up . . .
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Nonprofit Arts Culture Industry in Alexandria

• A Local Industry
• Attracts Audiences
• Stimulates Business Development
• Supports Jobs
• Generates Government Revenue

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The Arts Mean Business!www.AmericansForTheArts.o
rg/EconomicImpact