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ArtsAVL Releases Complementary Studies on Buncombe County’s Creative Economy ASHEVILLE, NC (September 2025) —ArtsAVL has released two major research reports, both prepared by Riverbird Research, that together provide the most comprehensive picture to date of Buncombe...
Creative Economy, Reports
2023 Creative Economy Snapshot: A Data-Driven Look at Buncombe County’s Arts and Culture Sector The 2023 Creative Economy Snapshot provides a focused analysis of Buncombe County’s arts-forward economy, revealing the vital role creative industries play in the region’s...
Creative Economy, Reports
2022 Creative Economy Snapshot: Measuring the Impact of Arts in Buncombe County The 2022 Creative Economy Snapshot offers a detailed, arts-forward analysis of Buncombe County’s creative sector. Commissioned by Buncombe County Government and developed by Riverbird...
Creative Economy, Reports
2023 Creative Economy Snapshot: Buncombe County’s Creative Sector Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Benchmarks The 2023 Creative Economy Snapshot highlights a full recovery and continued growth for Buncombe County’s creative sector, reaching new milestones in both employment and...
Creative Economy, Reports
2022 Pandemic Assessment: Creative Industry Jobs in Buncombe County The 2022 Creative Jobs Pandemic Assessment At-A-Glance provides a concise yet revealing snapshot of how Buncombe County’s creative sector was impacted by and began to recover from the COVID-19...
Creative Economy, Reports
Creative Jobs in Buncombe County: A 2019–2022 Snapshot of Employment Trends The 2019–2022 Creative Jobs Report provides a detailed analysis of Buncombe County’s creative workforce, examining job trends across core and allied creative industries. Commissioned by...