Tech might be king in Silicon Valley but the economic effect of arts and culture on the region should not be brushed aside — it brings millions of dollars into Santa Clara County.
The Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study showed Santa Clara County’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $384.5 million in economic activity in 2022, including $292 million in San Jose. Countywide, the arts supported 5,916 jobs, provided $243.2 million in personal income to residents and generated $63.9 million in government tax revenue. The research was done by Americans for the Arts in partnership with the San Jose Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs and SVCREATES.
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