Economic impact of the arts

The Economic Power of the Arts

By Rachael Gartner, Administrative & Grants Manager When the curtain rises on a musical performance, it doesn’t just lift the spirits of those in attendance, it impacts the economy of an entire community. Beyond the price of admission, a night at the orchestra or chorus unfolds into a cascade of economic activity: the Uber driver…

Next Movement PA CultureCheck participants

Diving into the PA CultureCheck

By Abby Rolland The days when The Presser Foundation hosts its Next Movement Idea Forum are some of my favorites. Getting to meet, plan, and curate an event with others – whether they be music organizations that the Foundation supports, companies that can provide services or assistance to nonprofits, or regional, membership organizations that conduct…

Next Movement – PA CultureCheck

Join The Presser Foundation, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, and PA Humanities on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 12:00-1:15pm on Zoom for the Next Movement Idea Forum as we explore the findings of the 2023-2024 PA CultureCheck study.* The PA CultureCheck is a study by PA Humanities and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance that gathers the voices of Pennsylvania’s cultural,…