The median income for all employed artists in all domains according to the NEA in 2023 was $70,170. Meanwhile, the value that all of that creativity delivers to the economy in the US (sorry Canada and Europe…more data to come) is $1.2 trillion.

Does that feel like a disparity?

It does to the Gifted Underachievers.

Is it going to get worse now that Trump cut nearly all arts funding?

You betcha.

What can we take away from this?

Organize! Organize! Organize!

PS: You will find out how bad at math the Gifted Underachievers are.

Links to the report below.

Questions for Listeners:

* Would you like to see more deep dives into financial and other data for creatives?

* If so, what do you think would have the most impact for you?

For Further Exploration:

The Report: THE U.S. ARTS ECONOMY IN 2023

Sharon Louden (THE Organizer of Organizers!!!)

Income Streams Update

Virtuous Feedback Financing Loop

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