The arts generated $1.2 billion in economic impact for Maryland in fiscal year 2007, according to the latest study released by the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED). The study, prepared for the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), also showed the arts generated an estimated $43 million in state and local taxes, up nearly $6 million in FY 2006, and generated 15,000 full- and part-time jobs. In addition, the study reported that 14 million people attended arts events in Maryland in FY 2007, an increase from 13.1 million in FY 2006.

Governor's Press Release
Full Report FY 2007
Summary Card FY 2007