ARTS REPORTS
ArtsAVL is committed to advocating for Buncombe County’s creative sector through comprehensive research and reporting initiatives. These efforts highlight the economic and social contributions of the arts while offering valuable insights into trends and challenges within the local creative industry. By leveraging data, we can better support the artists, organizations, and cultural enterprises that enrich our community.
Arts reporting is essential for demonstrating the arts’ economic impact—such as job creation, tourism revenue, and local spending—while also showcasing their role in improving quality of life and fostering community connection. It helps identify challenges facing the sector and enables ArtsAVL to develop targeted programs and advocate effectively for resources. By using evidence-based insights, we strengthen our ability to engage policymakers, funders, and stakeholders in supporting the creative sector’s growth and resilience.
Key initiatives for 2025-2026 will be a new music industry study for the Asheville Area, a WNC craft supply chain study, and countywide arts recovery plan for Buncombe County.
MOST RECENT REPORTS
Local Government Revenue & Budget Challenges in Asheville–Buncombe: An Arts AVL Brief for Arts Professionals & Supporters
Explore Asheville-Buncombe’s local government funding through an arts lens, including how public dollars are raised, allocated, and invested in the community.
ArtsAVL Releases 2026 Creative Economy Snapshots for 28 Western North Carolina Counties
ArtsAVL’s 2026 Creative Economy Snapshots track jobs, sales, and recovery trends across the 28 westernmost counties of North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
One Year Later: Survey Offers New Insights into Arts Business Recovery
One year after ArtsAVL awarded Arts Business Relief Grants, a new survey highlights the recovery of Western North Carolina arts businesses.