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Local Arts, by the Numbers
A look at how much the arts contribute to Seattle’s economy.
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$447.6 million
Spent on the arts—by both audiences and organizations—in Seattle, according to a recent study commissioned by the City
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10,807
Number of full-time equivalent jobs in the city directly related to the arts
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$38.2 million
Amount generated in city and state revenue
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4 million
Number of event tickets purchased annually by King County residents
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$13.95
Average spent per attendee on meals before or after an event
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$2.58
Average spent per attendee on snacks during events
