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Arts industry generates $33.5 million in economic activity for Odessa
Arts industry generates $33.5 million in economic activity for Odessa

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time01-04-2025

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Arts industry generates $33.5 million in economic activity for Odessa

Mar. 31—Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research for Americans for the Arts, will be the featured speaker at the upcoming Arts Leaders Luncheon, hosted by Odessa Arts on Friday, April 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall. This special luncheon invites arts leaders, supporters, and the public to hear firsthand the results of a major economic impact study conducted in 2024 by Odessa Arts in conjunction with Americans for the Arts. Cohen will present findings from the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study, which reveals that in 2024, the nonprofit arts and culture sector in Odessa generated $33.5 million in total economic activity. This includes $15.7 million in spending by arts and culture organizations and $17.8 million in event-related spending by audiences. The study also shows that the arts supported 397 local jobs, generated $13.2 million in personal income, and provided $4.5 million in tax revenue to local, state, and federal governments. "This is just one of the many insights Randy Cohen will share," Randy Ham, Executive Director of Odessa Arts, said in a news release. "His presentation will highlight how deeply the arts impact our local economy, workforce, and quality of life." Randy Cohen will also be a featured speaker at Odessa Arts' Spectacular! Spectacular! Black & White Ball on Saturday, April 5, at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Event Details — Event: Arts Leaders Luncheon featuring Randy Cohen. — Date: Friday, April 4. — Time: 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. — Location: Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall. — Tickets: This event is open to the public, and arts leaders are encouraged to attend to learn how arts investment is fueling Odessa's growth and prosperity.

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