The Creative Economy
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the arts industry contributes more than $763.6 billion to the American economy each year, that's more than agriculture, transportation, or warehousing. How? Consider the ripple effect of even a simple trip to the movies, hear a band, or head to the theatre: do you hire a babysitter? grab a bite to eat? gas up on the way? Give people something to do, and they will stay, live, work, retire here. Not convinced? Just ask a real estate agent the questions they field from clients looking to move to our community.
- Art in Public Places (exhibit series)
- Business Skills Workshops (teaching artists to treat their art like a business)
- Cotton District Arts Festival
Are you excited for #CDAF2021?
Head over to the festival website for the latest updates!
Head over to the festival website for the latest updates!
Held on Super Bulldog Weekend in the historic Cotton District each spring in Starkville, Mississippi, the festival blends incredible art, music, and food into a showcase event. The festival hosts more than 125 artisans, as well as a Juried Art Competition, Student Art competition, Writer's Village, Taste of Starkville restaurant showcase, Pet Parade, and much more. Presented by the Starkville Area Arts Council, the Cotton District Arts Festival has been named one of the top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association, as well as Top 20 event in Southeast.
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