
Arts Economic Impact
The arts and our local economy are connected, according to the results of a study by Americans for the Arts in 2017.
All Virginia Beach administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks displays are scheduled to take place at Mount Trashmore Park and the Oceanfront at 9:30 p.m. on July 4. A complete list of impacted services and open facilities is available.
The arts and our local economy are connected, according to the results of a study by Americans for the Arts in 2017.
The Office of Cultural Affairs announced in October 2017 the results of a comprehensive study by Americans for the Arts that examined the economic impact of the arts in Virginia Beach (AEP5). The study found that $87.7 million in economic activity and 2,875 jobs are generated annually by the non-profit arts and culture industry in Virginia Beach, making it a formidable business and economic driver for the City.