Benefits of the Arts + the Creative industry

• The Benefits

The following stated below are some of the benefits of the Arts / Creative industry from a global standpoint They are categorized into; Academic, Social & Economic benefits.

• Academic Benefits

The following stated below are some of the Academic benefits of the Arts

• According to research art education promotes self-directed learning

• It improves school attendance and sharpens critical and creative skills

• Research has also shown that what students learn in the arts may help them to master other subjects, such as reading, math or social studies.

• Social Benefits

The following stated below are some of the Social benefits of the Arts

• Art meets the psycho-sociological and emotional needs of society

• It serves society, helps to understand it and promotes social cohesion

• It places emphasis on important values in society such as (relationships, religion, family, community, tradition, government, life, nature etc )

• Economic Benefits

The following stated below are some of the Economic benefits of the Arts

• It creates jobs and generates revenue for communities across the globe

• It stimulates tremendous rounds of innovation during economic crisis

• It is sustainable and usually unaffected by economic crisis

• It serves as a catalyst for regional, state and national developments

• Facts & Figures

The following stated below are some of the factual contributions of the Arts (creative Industry) to job creation and national / economic developments within the various nations (U S A, United Kingdom South Africa and Ghana)

$698 billion GDP = 4.3% £76.9 billion

4,700,000 Jobs

GDP = 2.9%

1,710,000 Jobs GDP = 5%

190,000 Jobs