Culture
Arizona Ranks 47th in Legislative Arts Appropriations
Legislative appropriations provide core support for Arizona art organizations, enhancing quality of life for residents and bolstering the vitality of Arizona’s creative economy. Once ranked 25th in arts appropriations per capita, Arizona is now 47th on this measure. In 2010, Arizona spent only $0.15 per capita, down from $0.30 in 2009.
Arizona’s Culture
“We believe the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan's arts and culture section can improve our economic condition.
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Cultural vitality is a major component of quality of life and economic prosperity. Arizona’s myriad art and culture activities showcase the state’s diversity and uniqueness and help create a place that people want to visit or call home. However, developing and sustaining a distinctive cultural identity requires fiscal and community support.
In this section, you will find indicators that measure Arizona’s cultural opportunities and participation, economic productivity, funding, and civic engagement.
Total Dollars in Legislative Arts Appropriation in Arizona
Per Capita Dollars Expended on Public Libraries
