Artconomy
In Kansas City, we’re told the economic impact of the arts totals a quarter of a billion dollars. The 4-part video series, Artconomy, evaluates how we, as the public, contribute to that arts engine both as willing participants and taxpayers. And dig into the numbers to see how Kansas City compares nationally when it comes to financing and supporting the arts. Find the video series on Wednesdays beginning Oct. 18 on flatlandkc.local, and as a 30-minute film at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 on KCPT. Follow the entire series at #Artconomy.
Brighter Lights in Bigger Cities?
In Kansas City, we’re told the economic impact of the arts totals a quarter of a billion dollars. This video series, Artconomy, evaluates what that number means: Where does that figure come from, and what’s counted in it? Sure, we’re told never to compare ourselves to others, but even cities do it. Follow us into the fourth…
A Public Performance
In Kansas City, we’re told the economic impact of the arts totals a quarter of a billion dollars. This four-part video series, Artconomy, evaluates what that number means: Where does that figure come from, and what’s counted in it? In Episode 3, get behind the numbers of public funding — how much comes from taxpayers, and…
Contributing to the Corps | Adding It Up
In Kansas City, we’re told the economic impact of the arts totals a quarter of a billion dollars. This four-part video series, Artconomy, evaluates what that number means: Where does that figure come from, and what’s counted in it? In Episode 2, we’re about the performer… and the patron. See if you’re surprised by how much…
The Box Office | What is an ‘Art Economy’?
In Kansas City, we’re told the economic impact of the arts totals a quarter of a billion dollars. This four-part video series, Artconomy, evaluates what that number means: Where does that figure come from, and what’s counted in it? Episode 1, “The Box Office” digs in to the source of that number, the fifth published edition…
Artconomy | Preview
In Kansas City, we’re told the economic impact of the arts totals a quarter of a billion dollars. Follow across four short films as Artconomy evaluates how we, the public, contribute to that arts engine both as willing participants and taxpayers. Through interviews with art community leaders and artists themselves, we look at the numbers…




