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As the year comes to a close, we at the Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy are thrilled to share a groundbreaking milestone. The Inaugural Cultural Impact Report highlights the vital role of arts, culture, and creativity in shaping our economy and enriching our community.
Inside the report, you’ll find:
- Strategic partnerships that amplify the cultural economy’s impact.
- The economic contributions of film production and major events in the cultural and creative sector.
- Our unwavering commitment to investing in local arts organizations, artists, and culture bearers.
This report celebrates our shared achievements, made possible by the invaluable contributions of the cultural artists, creative professionals, nonprofit organizations, and cultural stakeholders who bring New Orleans' creative vision to life. We extend our heartfelt thanks for your dedication, innovation, and passion, which fuel our cultural economy and inspire us all.
The Cultural Impact Report is now available for public access here.
Let’s end this year inspired and motivated to create, connect, and celebrate an even brighter cultural future in the year ahead!
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The Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy is seeking up-to-date contact information for professionals in the cultural and creative industries interested in potential Super Bowl LIX opportunities, leading up to and on game day (February 9, 2025).
Information provided will be shared with the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Super Bowl leadership, and NFL-affiliated stakeholders. Opportunities may include the NFL Experience, NFL Honors, Pre-Game Activities, Host Committee Events, Super Bowl Perimeter Activities, and many more.
A link to the Call for Interest form can be found here.
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Learn More
To learn more about how our office works with the cultural economy through initiatives, partnerships, and community, and the impacts of that work, read or download Cultural Economy: Culture, Community, and Connection
Defining the Cultural Economy
Cultural Economy is defined as the people, enterprises, and communities that transform cultural skills, knowledge and ideas into economically productive goods, services and places. There are six key segments:
- Culinary Arts: Food-related cultural products including food processing, specialty food products and locally-owned, full service restaurants (does not include franchise/non-local chain restaurants);
- Design: Individual designers and firms involved in the communication arts such as graphic design, printing, and advertising;
- Entertainment: The performing arts (music, theater, and dance), individual performers, and the film industries;
- Literary Arts and Humanities: Individual writers and editors and book, periodical, and newspaper publishing;
- Preservation: Economic activities focused on the restoration and redevelopment of the built environment including architecture, landscape architecture and a percentage of construction activity focused on preservation and renovation; and
- Visual Arts and Crafts: Individual artists and craftspeople as well as the galleries and museums that present cultural products.