Our latest work in the creative economy takes us to the land of Faulkner, the Blues and a whole lot of new artists making a name for themselves. The Mississippi Arts Comission along with the Mississippi Development Authority has contracted with RTS and the Alliance for Creative Advantage to analyze how the state’s creative industries contribute to the economic health of the state. Along with looking at the impact of the arts, we will also be examining how manufacturing companies such as Viking Ranges and Peavey Electronics have used design to not only grow their enteprises but influence growth in the region. Over the next few months, we will be traveling to the Magnolia State to conduct focus groups, write vignettes about creative economy from the Delta to the Gulf Coast and help the state develop strategies for enhancing the impact of arts and design.
Tags: creative economy