
Join Northeast Oregon and 386 other communities around the nation as we gather information showing the impact of arts and culture to local economics.
Join Northeast Oregon and 386 other communities around the nation as we gather information showing the impact of arts and culture to local economics.
Art Center East, Josephy Arts Center, and Crossroads Carnegie Arts Center are joining Americans for the Arts, Travel Oregon, the Oregon Arts Commission, and 386 participating communities representing all 50 states in the AEP6 study.
AEP6 is othe sixth economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in the U.S. The study is conducted approximately every five years to gauge the economic impact (on employment, government revenue, and household income) of spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and the event-related spending by their audiences. Previous studies were published in 1994, 2002, 2007, 2012, and 2017. (Due to the unique nature of the realities of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the AEP6 study was postponed for 16 months.)
In 2017, the previous study, AEP5, documented that the nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $166.3 billion in economic activity (spending by organizations plus the event-related spending by their audiences) which supported 4.6 million jobs and generated $27.5 billion in government revenue. The AEP series demonstrates that an investment in the arts provides both cultural and economic benefits.
Let us know about Live and Upcoming Events coming to Northeastern Oregon!
Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) survey is Americans for the Arts’ sixth national study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry's impact on the economy. By sharing your event with us and participating in the AEP6 survey we will be able to document the economic contributions of the arts in our Tri-county region and be a part of the communities and regions across the country, representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
This study is accomplished through the passing out of surveys at live arts and culture events. ACE’s goal is to see Eastern Oregon, and specifically, Union County, be active in this study. Numbers from the study will help organizations like you and ACE benefit from further community help, grant funding, and more.
The study runs from May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023.
Volunteer to help with the Aep6 survey
Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) surveys will be available at all sorts of different events around Union County. Whether they are at gallery openings, theater performances, symphony concerts, or more, become a volunteer for AEP and attend local events while helping serve the arts at the same time!
Volunteer to help with AEP in Union County by filling out the Art Center East Volunteer form and choosing the Arts & Economic Prosperity Survey (AEP) option for "what to volunteer for."
The study runs from May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023.