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State arts department says arts and culture contribute $1.5 billion to state economy, highlights $6.39 million invested in Wood County
Summary
The Department of Arts, Culture and History presented statewide economic impact figures and detailed local grants and programs in Wood County, saying federal funding matched by state and community sources leverages significant local investment.
Randall Reed Smith, curator with the Department of Arts, Culture and History (Speaker 11), told the committee that the statewide arts and culture sector contributes about $1.5 billion to West Virginia’s economy and supports roughly 15,725 jobs. "Statewide, West Virginia Arts and Culture Sector. It is a $1,500,000,000 industry in our state," he said.
Smith said Wood…
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