Theme: Arts Participation

55+ adults are the fastest-growing segment of arts audiences nationwide.

More than half of museums offer free admission to visitors.

2.04M people attended opera performances in the 2023–2024 season.

70% of artists believe their practice is core to who they are.

78% of U.S. adults created at least one form of visual art in the past year.

54% of U.S. adults engaged in at least one performing art in the past year.

41% of U.S. adults engaged in writing as an art form in the past year.

63% of U.S. adults engaged in craft arts in the past year.

More than 3 in 4 artists engage with at least one art form as a hobbyist or amateur.

52% of U.S. adults create art, perform, or produce creative writing.