http://www.erievitalsigns.org/explore_cultural ErieVitalSigns.org - Cultural Indicators PittsburghTODAY 2012-01-18T21:35:20-05:00 ThinCMS Employees http://www.erievitalsigns.org/view_ArtsEetRecEmpl.html 2012-01-09T18:50:19-05:00
The number of full-time employees working at arts, entertainment and recreation establishments in Erie County has increased significantly in recent years, from 1,765 in 2005 to 2,608 in 2009 (a net of 843). While tapering off slightly in 2007, strong employment growth in this sector still occurred across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which netted more than 10,776 new jobs over the same period.
 Establishments http://www.erievitalsigns.org/view_ArtsEntRecEst.html 2012-01-09T18:50:08-05:00
After declining by 10 establishments between 2005 and 2006, the total number of establishments within the arts, entertainment and recreation sector in Erie County increased yearly from 2006 to 2009. Erie County netted approximately three establishments over the entire peroid.
 Attendance http://www.erievitalsigns.org/view_culture_attendance.html 2012-01-12T18:52:16-05:00
Tracking attendance/participation at arts and cultural organizations provides insight into the vitality of the arts and cultural community in the Erie region. While total attendance (paid and free) declined approximately 6% in 2007, there was an approximate 1% increase in 2008. Only arts and cultural organizations that provided data for years 2006, 2007 and 2008 and whose data was verified by the PACDP were included in the above data. Approximately 18 organizations in Erie County met the aforementioned requirements.
 Revenue http://www.erievitalsigns.org/view_culture_revenue.html 2012-01-12T18:52:28-05:00
Revenue received by Arts & Cultural organizations in Erie County has decreased across most areas from 2006 to 2008, except for an increase in contributed revenue in 2008. The total revenue decrease was approximately 12% over the three-year range from 2006 to 2008. Earned revenue, while increasing in 2007, decreased substantially (over 43%) in 2008 – this trend is likely due in part to the decrease in paid attendance at arts and cultural organizations over that same time period.Only arts and cultural organizations that provided data for years 2006, 2007 and 2008 and whose data was verified by the PACDP were included in the above data. Approximately 18 organizations in Erie County met the aforementioned requirements.
 Contributors http://www.erievitalsigns.org/view_cultue_contributors.html 2012-01-12T18:52:39-05:00
While contributed revenue increased from 2006 to 2008, the total number of contributors declined by more than 10% over that period.Only arts and cultural organizations that provided data for years 2006, 2007 and 2008 and whose data was verified by the PACDP were included in the above data. Approximately 18 organizations in Erie County met the aforementioned requirements.
 Average Pricing http://www.erievitalsigns.org/view_culture_pricing.html 2012-01-12T18:52:49-05:00
Average pricing for adults, children, seniors and students declined between 2006 and 2008.Only arts and cultural organizations that provided data for years 2006, 2007 and 2008 and whose data was verified by the PACDP were included in the above data. Approximately 18 organizations in Erie County met the aforementioned requirements.
 United Fund Drive http://www.erievitalsigns.org/view_ArtsErie_FundDrive.html 2012-01-12T18:53:17-05:00
The ArtsErie United Fund is a substantial funding mechanism to the arts and cultural institutions of the Erie region. The “up and down” yet consistent decline in the ArtsErie United Fund clearly has and will continue to negatively impact the cultural vitality of the Erie region. The decline in funding of the ArtsErie United Fund is consistent with all revenue categories that support Erie County’s arts and cultural organizations.