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I/O provides independent and original research and analysis in cultural policy. We offer objective and unbiased analyses of broad-level issues in arts and culture that provide insight to decision-makers in organizations and government.
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ACPSA Part 1: How Big is the Midwest’s Creative Economy?
August 18, 2025
How the Midwest compares on jobs, output, and overall scale, according to data from the Arts & Cultural Production Satellite Account (ACPSA).
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ACPSA Part 2: What Are Midwest Creatives Earning?
August 18, 2025
Per-job wages are close to the national average, but gaps in industry mix and total earnings point to deeper challenges, according to data from the Arts & Cultural Production Satellite Account (ACPSA).
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ACPSA Part 3: Where Can the Midwest’s Creative Economy Grow?
August 18, 2025
Five opportunities to strengthen the region’s creative sector and support long-term growth—according to data from the Arts & Cultural Production Satellite Account (ACPSA).
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What IRS Data Say About the Midwest’s Arts Nonprofits
June 10, 2025
The Midwest’s arts nonprofits are younger, scrappier, and more financially vulnerable than you might think.
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What American Community Survey Data Says About Midwest Artists
May 6, 2025
From earnings to extra bedrooms, here’s what new Census data tells us about how Midwestern artists are living, working, and creating today.