The National Governor's Association Looks to the Arts as an Economic Engine
Submitted by Tommer on May 10, 2012
With concerns over job creation and business growth holding a prominent—and persistent—position on policy agendas today, governors are increasingly finding innovative ways to support economic growth, according to a new report, New Engines of Growth: Five Roles for Arts, Culture, and Design from the National Governors Association (NGA).
In particular, arts, culture and design can assist states with economic growth because they can serve the following roles:
- Provide a fast-growth, dynamic industry cluster;
- Help mature industries become more competitive;
- Provide the critical ingredients for innovative places;
- Catalyze community revitalization; and
- Deliver a better-prepared workforce.