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. This year, 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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The Blacksburg Farmer`s Market had special guests this past weekend for their Spring Market Kickoff! ๐Ÿ˜„ Did you catch these adorable alpacas on Saturday?

The market is now open Saturdays 8am-2pm and Wednesdays 2pm-6pm each week. โ˜€

Come out for farm-fresh goods and handmade items, as well as live music and the opportunity to meet local farmers and artisans! ๐Ÿ“

#GoToMontVA #gototown #blacksburgfarmersmarket #visitblacksburg #shoplocal #alpaca #spring #virginiaisforlovers

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The Blacksburg Farmer's Market had special guests this past weekend for their Spring Market Kickoff! ๐Ÿ˜„ Did you catch these adorable alpacas on Saturday? The market is now open Saturdays 8am-2pm and Wednesdays 2pm-6pm each week. โ˜€ Come out for farm-fresh goods and handmade items, as well as live music and the opportunity to meet local farmers and artisans! ๐Ÿ“ #GoToMontVA #gototown #blacksburgfarmersmarket #visitblacksburg #shoplocal #alpaca #spring #virginiaisforlovers

We are excited to announce a FREE virtual workshop series led by Miles Partnership, a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on travel and tourism, to help ensure your online presence is in great shape! โญ

There are two webinars being offered on Tuesday, April 9 and Tuesday April 16, at 10am on both dates.

The first presentation is an overview and general introduction, while the second highlights more advanced topics. Advance registration is required. (Link in bio)

#GoToMontVA #milespartnership #google #webinar #freeworkshop

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We are excited to announce a FREE virtual workshop series led by Miles Partnership, a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on travel and tourism, to help ensure your online presence is in great shape! โญ There are two webinars being offered on Tuesday, April 9 and Tuesday April 16, at 10am on both dates. The first presentation is an overview and general introduction, while the second highlights more advanced topics. Advance registration is required. (Link in bio) #GoToMontVA #milespartnership #google #webinar #freeworkshop

Spring is in full bloom in Montgomery County! ๐ŸŒธ

In addition to cherry trees, redbuds, Bradford pears, and a variety of flowering bushes and bulbs can be found decorating our beautiful landscape. ๐Ÿ˜ Whatโ€™s your favorite type of spring bloom? Comment below! ๐Ÿ’

Photo: E. Cook // Montgomery County Regional Tourism

#gotomontva #spring #cherryblossom #virginiatech #gototown #virginiaisforoutdoorlovers

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Spring is in full bloom in Montgomery County! ๐ŸŒธ In addition to cherry trees, redbuds, Bradford pears, and a variety of flowering bushes and bulbs can be found decorating our beautiful landscape. ๐Ÿ˜ Whatโ€™s your favorite type of spring bloom? Comment below! ๐Ÿ’ Photo: E. Cook // Montgomery County Regional Tourism #gotomontva #spring #cherryblossom #virginiatech #gototown #virginiaisforoutdoorlovers

Warm weather and sunny skies are in the forecast for St. Patrickโ€™s Day weekend! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ€ If youโ€™re looking for an outdoor activity to enjoy, why not take a stroll or bike ride on the Huckleberry Trail? ๐Ÿšด Be sure to check out our Virtual Visitor Center for a listing of this weekendโ€™s festivities as well! ๐Ÿป (Link in bio)

Photo: E. Cook // Montgomery County Regional Tourism

#GoToMontVA #stpatricksday #virginiaisforoutdoorlovers

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Warm weather and sunny skies are in the forecast for St. Patrickโ€™s Day weekend! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ€ If youโ€™re looking for an outdoor activity to enjoy, why not take a stroll or bike ride on the Huckleberry Trail? ๐Ÿšด Be sure to check out our Virtual Visitor Center for a listing of this weekendโ€™s festivities as well! ๐Ÿป (Link in bio) Photo: E. Cook // Montgomery County Regional Tourism #GoToMontVA #stpatricksday #virginiaisforoutdoorlovers

Have you seen this colorful school of fish in Downtown Christiansburg? ๐Ÿ  ๐ŸŒˆThere`s plenty of public art to see in our two towns--check out the link in our bio for a full map!

#GoToMontVA #visitchristiansburgva #publicart #virginiaisforartlovers #downtownchristiansburg

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Have you seen this colorful school of fish in Downtown Christiansburg? ๐Ÿ  ๐ŸŒˆThere's plenty of public art to see in our two towns--check out the link in our bio for a full map! #GoToMontVA #visitchristiansburgva #publicart #virginiaisforartlovers #downtownchristiansburg

A warm, sunny day + a Love Potion milkshake from @sugarmagnoliashops = perfection ๐Ÿ’–

#gotomontva #gototown #valentinesday #springisontheway #virginiaisforlovers

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A warm, sunny day + a Love Potion milkshake from @sugarmagnoliashops = perfection ๐Ÿ’– #gotomontva #gototown #valentinesday #springisontheway #virginiaisforlovers

Come to the Blacksburg Community Center on Monday, January 29th from 4:30-8:30pm to learn more about the NRV Passenger Rail Project and share your input!

This project will bring passenger rail service to the region for the first time since 1979! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

In addition, a survey will be open from January 29th-February 28th for community members to share their priorities for the project.

#gotomontva #visitnrv #passengerrail #virginiapassengerrailauthority #communityinput

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Come to the Blacksburg Community Center on Monday, January 29th from 4:30-8:30pm to learn more about the NRV Passenger Rail Project and share your input! This project will bring passenger rail service to the region for the first time since 1979! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ In addition, a survey will be open from January 29th-February 28th for community members to share their priorities for the project. #gotomontva #visitnrv #passengerrail #virginiapassengerrailauthority #communityinput
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