In New York State, the Creative Economy contributes 7.5% to the GSP, generating 484,000 jobs and $120B in economic activity.

The creative sector in NYS is one of the most highly impacted industries that the American Rescue Plan’s local/state distributions are meant to support.

Our sector will continue to face the hardest road to recovery. Investing now to rebuild the creative sector will lift other sectors like tourism, hospitality, local businesses, and restaurants, leading the recovery of the state’s economy.

New York can't come back without the Arts.

We must act now and tell our representatives the crucial role the Arts and Cultural Center of NYS will play in restarting the economy here in NY. Fill out your information on the right, then you'll be given a sample letter to send NYS Governor, Senators and Assembly Members.