In 2017, ASI and Americans for the Arts released the "Arts & Economic Prosperity 5" report which compiled data from 126 WNY arts and cultural organizations to calculate how much revenue the arts bring into the local community. The COVID-19 pandemic threw off plans to complete another of these studies in 2020 but data collection for AEP6 will soon be underway.

ASI is sponsoring this $11,000 study for the Western New York region and is in search of organizations within Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties that would be interested in being included in the study.

Participating organizations will receive a copy of the full AEP6 report, a local AEP6 report and access to the local AEP Calculator which provides a projected economic impact for your organization. Any and all of this data can be used by your organization in future grant applications, public reports, and in any advocacy or promotional efforts. This is an incredible opportunity to receive priceless information and reporting at no cost while providing vital data in support of the arts and cultural sector.

Event data is collected and compiled by representatives from Arts Services Inc. with revenue and budget information supplied by the organization. Interested organizations can fill out this short form and a staff member from ASI will be in touch soon with next steps.