There are 640 arts organizations in Boston

The creative economy provides 245,000 jobs — 3.5% of the New England workforce

State-wide economic impact of the creative sector is $2.56 billion annually

Cultural offerings ranked 2nd in reasons why people visit from all of over the world

Tourism draws $7 billion in annual spending in New England

The MFA staffs 1,700 employees, more than Liberty Mutual Insurance in Boston

80% of arts organizations in Boston have budgets of $500,000 or less

65% of money donated to the arts in Boston is given to the top six organizations