Economic impact of the Arts in Fort Wayne is a study that analyzes the economic impact of Fort Wayne's nonprofit arts industry in 1996. This comprehensive report brings compelling evidence that the arts are indeed an industry - one that stimulates the local economy by supporting local jobs, providing income to local residents, and generating government income.

Total economic impact of Fort Wayne's nonprofit arts industry:

• Expenditures by nonprofit arts organizations: $15,783,330.
• Full-time-equivalent jobs: 864.
• Personal income: $15,416,000.
• Local government revenue: $668,000.
• State government revenue: $1,054,000.

CONTENTS
Introduction: The Arts Mean Business by Geoff Gephart, President, 
Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne.
Executive summary.
Economic impact of Fort Wayne's nonprofit arts industry.
Expenditures by nonprofit arts organizations.
Economic impact direct, indirect and total.
Jobs.
Personal income.
Total economic impact per $100,000 of local spending.
Data collection and economic analysis.
Conclusion.
About this study (Methodology).
Questions and answers.
Explanations of frequently used terms.
In appreciation.