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The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce lead a group of 205 chambers of commerce representing all 50 states in urging Congressional leaders to take action to support the arts and culture industry.
To view or dowload the full text of the letter click here.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided much-needed relief to many businesses, however, in practice, there are critical gaps in the CARES Act that failed to meet the needs of important organizations in our communities. An American Alliance of Museums survey found that nearly a third of museums surveyed fear possible permanent closure as soon as this Fall.[1] Americans for the Arts estimates the total economic impact on Arts & Culture organizations to be $9.1 billion in losses to date, with an additional $10.4 billion in event-related spending by arts consumers at local businesses (restaurants, lodging, retail) due to the loss of more than 327 million visitors since the start of the crisis.[2] If cultural institutions like aquariums, zoos, performance centers, and museums are to survive this crisis, we request that the U.S. Congress work swiftly to enact the following provisions:
Collectively, the nation’s performing arts centers, museums, zoos, and aquariums are losing nearly $33 million dollars a day due to closures and are in desperate need of significant federal support to continue to employ many thousands of people, rebuild our nation’s tourism industry, and simply survive the months to come.[3] As cash-based businesses, their economic stability depends on revenue generated from visitors. To date, more than 62,000 employees have been laid off, nearly 50,000 furloughed and an addition 8,000 jobs remain unfilled due to hiring freezes in the arts and culture sector.[4] Over and above losses in earned revenue and unremitted expenses, these organizations are projecting a decline in charitable contributions as donors reassess their capacity to give.
These institutions are important to every community, exposing residents to creativity and education and enhancing their quality of life. Critically, as they are often the destination for visitors from surrounding communities, these institutions also serve as economic drivers responsible for drawing patronage to surrounding small businesses.
Combined, the items listed above represent the minimum required support mechanisms to ensure that Americans still have these venerable and treasured places of learning, inspiration, and connection in our communities when better days return, and we are all able to leave our homes, travel to favorite destinations, and spend time with our family and friends.
Sincerely,
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[1] American Alliance of Museums: United States May Lose One-Third of All Museums, Survey Shows
[2] Americans for the Arts: Economic Impact of Coronavirus on the Arts and Culture Sector
[3] American Alliance of Museums: Advocacy Alert
[4] Americans for the Arts: The Economic Impact of Coronavirus on the Arts and Culture Sector
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