This data was used to create the Economic Development Department's 2016 Creative Economy Snapshot Report available at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/creative-development.

Data was compiled by the CreativeVitality Suite from a variety of sources including Occupations & Demographic: Economic Modeling Specialists International, Industry Sales: Economic Modeling Specialists International, State Arts Agency Grants: National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (Final Descriptive Reports), Nonprofit Revenues: National Center for Charitable Statistics, NCCS.

This product has been produced by the Economic development Department of the City of Austin for the sole purpose of informational reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness.

This dataset supports measure CLL.B.5 of SD23 and counts the total number of audience members served through the cultural and music contracts between the City of Austin and local artists and arts groups.

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The total attendance at multicultural activities at PARD is computed by combining the operational measures total visits to educational and cultural facilities and adding it to the total attendance at free cultural special events hosted by the Museums & Cultural Programs Division (MCP).

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This dataset supports measure CLL.B.4 of SD23 and provides the number and percentage of creative-sector professionals who indicated they benefited from a City-sponsored professional development opportunity.

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The City of Austin receives 7% of the Hotel Occupancy Tax. The City, by ordinance, divides this tax revenue among cultural arts, live music, heritage preservation and the Austin Convention Center to produce experiences for tourists and local audiences.

This dataset represents the majority of the 15% dedicated to contracts with cultural artists and non-profits.

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The 2022 Music Census Details is the underlying dataset for the 2022 Music Census administered by Sound Music Cities. This data is comprehensive of the respondent feedback; with the exception of ZIP code of respondents.

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These are jobs supported through Economic Development Department program, services and activities.