The arts inspire, build community and belonging, and, most importantly, boost a region's economic vitality. Harnessing the power of the arts is possible when a region has a robust foundation... read more →
The CVSuite team is pleased to announce the introduction of 2021 data to the CVSuite tool. To access this new data, visit the Region Selection section when logged into the... read more →
The arts play a huge role in supporting our economy and diversifying the communities we live in. In light of current challenges, we need to remember how vital the arts... read more →
The CVSuite team was very busy last year, making several significant improvements to the tool. One of our top priorities has been (and will always be!) our clients and their... read more →
Introduction The Creative Vitality Suite™ (CVSuite™) recently added race and ethnicity data to its online tool. In the past, such data have been available to a limited degree. Now, however,... read more →
Review of CVSuite report : A Guide to Creatives in Rural California An Analysis of Economic Activity in the Creative Sector in California's Rural ZIP Codes The third post in... read more →
Ellensburg, Washington, is a small community located approximately 100 miles east of Seattle. Seeking to increase its annual budget of $8,000, the Ellensburg Arts Commission approached its city council in... read more →
*Eastern Counties are: Jones, Lenoir, Greene, Wayne, Wilson, Edgecombe & Pitt Local and state arts agencies are aware of the types of artists and creative industries unique to their region.... read more →
Most in the arts field understand the ever-increasing importance of data for effective advancement of the arts. Newspapers and data-driven blogs such as Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight routinely reinforce that the... read more →
Studies of the economic value of the arts and creative economy are rarely commissioned on an annual basis. Instead, they are commonly managed through one-time or periodic funding efforts. When... read more →