Arts & culture in Utah's economy.

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$729.6 BILLION

The arts and cultural sector contributed $729.6 billion or 4.2 percent to the U.S. economy in 2014. In Utah, it accounts for 3.9 percent of the total state compensation and 3.9 percent of total state employment.

$165 BILLION

Between 1998 and 2013, the (inflation-adjusted) value of arts and cultural production grew by $165 billion, or 32.5 percent.

NO. 1

Utah is ranked No. 1 in the United States in attendance at live music, theater and dance performances

Percent of U.S. Adults Who Attend Live Music, Theater, or Dance Performances by State, 2015 Utah 51% Vermont 44.8% Colorado 44.4% Wyoming 42.7% Connecticut 42% NO. 2

Utah is ranked No. 2 in the United States in attendance at art exhibitions

Percent of U.S. Adults Who Attend Art Exhibits by State, 2015 Vermont 35.6% Utah 33.9% Colorado 30.1% Virginia 28.7% Oregon 27.2% NO. 3

Utah is ranked No. 3 in the country in creative employment growth, at a rate of 4.01 percent. The U.S. average was 1.3 percent growth.

NO. 5

Utah is ranked No. 5 in the country in concentration of per capita arts & cultural employment with a...