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    Understanding Pennsylvania's Creative Workforce (2025)

    Conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania's Weitzman School of Design, with support from PennPraxis, this study combines economic data analysis, surveys, and interviews with creative workers.

    Understanding Pennsylvania's Creative Workforce - full digital version (PDF)
    Understanding Pennsylvania's Creative Workforce - print friendly version (PDF)

    'State of Live' Report

    National Independent Venues Association's (NIVA) economic research study of the independent live sector -- released October 2025

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    Pennsylvania's live events industry ecnomic impact

    'The Future of the Creative Economy' (Deloitte UK, 2021)

    Commissioned by Netflix, this report examines the breadth, variety, and areas of opportunity for the creative economy.

    Future of the Creative Economy - full report (PDF)

    PA Creative Sector Impact Report (2021)

    Conducted by Fourth Economy, this study presents high level findings on the organizations, individuals, and companies that make up the commonwealth's creative sector, and presents high level recommendations for programs and policies that can help the sector stay relevant and competitive. 

    PA Creative Sector Impact Report by Fourth Economy (2021)