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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Head to Downtown Christiansburg TONIGHT starting at 5pm for Christmas on Main! Festivities include Christmas at the Market with local vendors, a tree lighting ceremony (around 6:50pm) and the Christmas Parade at 7pm! 🎅

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Head to Downtown Christiansburg TONIGHT starting at 5pm for Christmas on Main! Festivities include Christmas at the Market with local vendors, a tree lighting ceremony (around 6:50pm) and the Christmas Parade at 7pm! 🎅 #GoToMontVA #gototown #visitchristiansburg #holidays #virginiaisforlovers

We have a new kiosk! While our office is not currently open to the public, we now have brochures and maps available for visitors anytime in the entryway outside our office at 200 Clay St, SW in Downtown Blacksburg. Come check it out! ✨

#GoToMontVA #gototown #visitblacksburg #visitchristiansburg #virginiaisforoutdoorlovers #hokies

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We have a new kiosk! While our office is not currently open to the public, we now have brochures and maps available for visitors anytime in the entryway outside our office at 200 Clay St, SW in Downtown Blacksburg. Come check it out! ✨ #GoToMontVA #gototown #visitblacksburg #visitchristiansburg #virginiaisforoutdoorlovers #hokies

Think it`s too cold for ice cream? Think again! With a variety of autumn flavors to choose from at our local shops (like pumpkin pie! 😋), who says ice cream can`t be a cool fall treat too? 🍂🍦

#GoToMontVA #gototown #visitblacksburg #visitchristiansburg #icecream #fall #virginiaisforfoodlovers

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Think it's too cold for ice cream? Think again! With a variety of autumn flavors to choose from at our local shops (like pumpkin pie! 😋), who says ice cream can't be a cool fall treat too? 🍂🍦 #GoToMontVA #gototown #visitblacksburg #visitchristiansburg #icecream #fall #virginiaisforfoodlovers

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Looking for some festive fun? Here are some of the activities going on in our county today!

🕸Downtown Blacksburg Trick or Treat: Enjoy a spooky storytime at Blacksburg Books at 3pm, a scavenger hunt at Little Bookworm and Downtown trick-or-treating from 4-6pm, and an all-ages costume contest at 5:30pm on Henderson Lawn!

🕸Christiansburg Town Hall-Oween: Trick-or-treating at the Christiansburg Town Hall from 3-5pm. Each department will be dressed up in a different theme!

🕸Downtown Christiansburg Halloween Treat Trail: Enjoy a safer alternative to trick-or-treating in Downtown Christiansburg from 5-7pm. Various businesses downtown will be handing out candy!

🕸Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Annual Trick-or-Treat: Visit the Montgomery County Government Center from 3:30-5pm for games, candy, and fun! And, keep an eye out for the tourism office here. 😊

🕸Trunk-or-Treat at Christiansburg Institute: Costume contest, scavenger hunt, pick your own pumpkin patch, and of course, candy! 4-7pm.

For even more spooky fun, be sure to check out our events calendar at the link in our bio, and remember to celebrate safely this Halloween! 🕷

#GoToMontVA #halloween #trickortreat #gototown #virginiaisforoutdoorlovers

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Happy Halloween! 🎃 Looking for some festive fun? Here are some of the activities going on in our county today! 🕸Downtown Blacksburg Trick or Treat: Enjoy a spooky storytime at Blacksburg Books at 3pm, a scavenger hunt at Little Bookworm and Downtown trick-or-treating from 4-6pm, and an all-ages costume contest at 5:30pm on Henderson Lawn! 🕸Christiansburg Town Hall-Oween: Trick-or-treating at the Christiansburg Town Hall from 3-5pm. Each department will be dressed up in a different theme! 🕸Downtown Christiansburg Halloween Treat Trail: Enjoy a safer alternative to trick-or-treating in Downtown Christiansburg from 5-7pm. Various businesses downtown will be handing out candy! 🕸Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Annual Trick-or-Treat: Visit the Montgomery County Government Center from 3:30-5pm for games, candy, and fun! And, keep an eye out for the tourism office here. 😊 🕸Trunk-or-Treat at Christiansburg Institute: Costume contest, scavenger hunt, pick your own pumpkin patch, and of course, candy! 4-7pm. For even more spooky fun, be sure to check out our events calendar at the link in our bio, and remember to celebrate safely this Halloween! 🕷 #GoToMontVA #halloween #trickortreat #gototown #virginiaisforoutdoorlovers

Getting hungry? There are plenty of great lunch spots to discover in Montgomery County! Head to the link in our bio to explore the many options that await you! 🥗😋

#gotomontva #gototown #eatlocal #virginiaisforfoodlovers

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Getting hungry? There are plenty of great lunch spots to discover in Montgomery County! Head to the link in our bio to explore the many options that await you! 🥗😋 #gotomontva #gototown #eatlocal #virginiaisforfoodlovers
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