The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and Cultural Arts Department partnered with Americans for the Arts on AEP6. The research was conducted in 2022-23 as the nation continued its emergence from the COVID 19 pandemic. By every measure, the arts and culture industry were among the most devastated industries. The recently released report for Laguna Beach shows the resilience of Arts organizations who have pivoted in response and generated $88.3 million in economic activity supporting 1,878 full-time equivalent jobs.
Read the full report HERE