Arts and Economic Prosperity 6

Every five years, Americans for the Arts holds an Arts and Economic Prosperity study to document the economic and social impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in communities around the country. In 2023, Montgomery County participated for the first time in the study as part of Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6).

AEP6 Final Report

AEP6 One-Page Summary of Findings

 

Why do the arts matter so much?

10 Reasons to Support the Arts in Montgomery County, VA

 

AEP6 in the local news:

https://www.wvtf.org/news/2023-12-04/study-explores-impacts-pandemic-had-on-arts-organizations-and-how-theyre-rebounding

https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/11/30/americans-arts-reveal-10-reasons-why-arts-are-necessary-our-hometowns/

 

Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research with Americans for the Arts, visited Montgomery County in November 2023 to discuss the results of AEP6 with the community. Recordings of Randy’s Presentations in Montgomery County can be found below.

Lyric Theatre, November 29, 2023

Meadowbrook Library, November 30, 2023

 

For additional information about AEP6 and Americans for the Arts, please click here to visit the official site.

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Happy St. Patrick`s Day! 🍀 We may not have found a pot of gold but we did find a gold-colored, very cool bed & breakfast at the end of the rainbow (even better if you ask us! 😆). What else can you discover in Montgomery County? Head to the link in our bio to find out. 🌈✨

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 We may not have found a pot of gold but we did find a gold-colored, very cool bed & breakfast at the end of the rainbow (even better if you ask us! 😆). What else can you discover in Montgomery County? Head to the link in our bio to find out. 🌈✨ #GoToMontVA #gototown #oaksvictorianinn #visitchristiansburgva #stpatricksday #virginiaisforlovers

Christiansburg Industrial Institute, which was open from 1866-1966, was the first high school for African American students in Southwest Virginia. Today, its legacy is preserved and shared by @cburginstitute. You can visit the monument pictured here and see the last remaining building from the campus on Scattergood Drive in Christiansburg, and visit Christiansburg Institute Inc`s museum at 125 Arrowhead Trail in Christiansburg to learn more about this historic school. 📚️🎓️

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Christiansburg Industrial Institute, which was open from 1866-1966, was the first high school for African American students in Southwest Virginia. Today, its legacy is preserved and shared by @cburginstitute. You can visit the monument pictured here and see the last remaining building from the campus on Scattergood Drive in Christiansburg, and visit Christiansburg Institute Inc's museum at 125 Arrowhead Trail in Christiansburg to learn more about this historic school. 📚️🎓️

Happy National Drink Wine Day! From our scenic farm winery to local restaurants and specialty wine shops, we`ve got plenty of ways to celebrate in style. 🍷⁠
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Happy National Drink Wine Day! From our scenic farm winery to local restaurants and specialty wine shops, we've got plenty of ways to celebrate in style. 🍷⁠ ⁠ #GoToMontVA #gototown #nationaldrinkwineday #virginiaisforfoodlovers⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Valentine`s Day is just around the corner! ❤️ Looking for something to do with your valentine (or pal-entines)? Here`s a snapshot of the many Valentine`s events going on this week and next in Montgomery County! For a full list, be sure to visit our online events calendar (linked in bio). 😍⁠
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Saturday, February 8th:⁠
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💞@blacksburg_books` Y`allentine`s Book Fair at @moonhollowbrewing: Find all sorts of love-themed books, and enjoy a dessert bar and dried flower arrangements! 4-8pm.⁠
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💞Valentine Murder Mystery Fundraiser, McClain`s at First & Main: Enjoy dinner and solve a murder mystery while raising money for a good cause! 6-9pm.⁠
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Valentine`s Day (Friday, Feb. 14th):⁠
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💞Valentine`s Day Beer and Cake Pairing: Come out and join @irontreebrewing and @bakingisforlovers for a wonderful pairing of delicious cake from Baking is for Lovers and tasty beer from Iron Tree! 3:00pm.⁠
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💞Valentine`s Wine & Tapas at @beliveaufarmwinery: Join owners Yvan and Joyce for a romantic evening by candlelight for “Valentine’s Wine and Tapas." We’ll pair four Beliveau wines with four varied tapas. 6:00pm.⁠
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💞Line Dancing at @sinklandfarmsllc: All levels of experience welcome! 7:00pm.⁠
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💞Lakecia Benjamin at Moss Arts Center: Enjoy a memorable performance by award-winning jazz musician Lakecia Benjamin. 7:30pm.⁠
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#GoToMontVA #gototown #valentinesday #shoplocal #virginiaisforlovers⁠

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner! ❤️ Looking for something to do with your valentine (or pal-entines)? Here's a snapshot of the many Valentine's events going on this week and next in Montgomery County! For a full list, be sure to visit our online events calendar (linked in bio). 😍⁠ ⁠ Saturday, February 8th:⁠ ⁠ 💞@blacksburg_books' Y'allentine's Book Fair at @moonhollowbrewing: Find all sorts of love-themed books, and enjoy a dessert bar and dried flower arrangements! 4-8pm.⁠ ⁠ 💞Valentine Murder Mystery Fundraiser, McClain's at First & Main: Enjoy dinner and solve a murder mystery while raising money for a good cause! 6-9pm.⁠ ⁠ Valentine's Day (Friday, Feb. 14th):⁠ ⁠ 💞Valentine's Day Beer and Cake Pairing: Come out and join @irontreebrewing and @bakingisforlovers for a wonderful pairing of delicious cake from Baking is for Lovers and tasty beer from Iron Tree! 3:00pm.⁠ ⁠ 💞Valentine's Wine & Tapas at @beliveaufarmwinery: Join owners Yvan and Joyce for a romantic evening by candlelight for “Valentine’s Wine and Tapas." We’ll pair four Beliveau wines with four varied tapas. 6:00pm.⁠ ⁠ 💞Line Dancing at @sinklandfarmsllc: All levels of experience welcome! 7:00pm.⁠ ⁠ 💞Lakecia Benjamin at Moss Arts Center: Enjoy a memorable performance by award-winning jazz musician Lakecia Benjamin. 7:30pm.⁠ ⁠ #GoToMontVA #gototown #valentinesday #shoplocal #virginiaisforlovers⁠

Don`t let the chilly temps this week get you down! 🥶 Warm up with a hot drink and a sweet or savory treat at one of our many local coffee shops. ☕️ For a full list, be sure to check out our Virtual Visitor Center at the link in our bio.⁠
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#GoToMontVA #gototown #cafe #winter #virginiaisforfoodlovers

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Don't let the chilly temps this week get you down! 🥶 Warm up with a hot drink and a sweet or savory treat at one of our many local coffee shops. ☕️ For a full list, be sure to check out our Virtual Visitor Center at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #GoToMontVA #gototown #cafe #winter #virginiaisforfoodlovers
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