North Carolina has rich traditions in art, music, and cuisine. The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $1.2 billion in direct economic activity in North Carolina, supporting more than 43,600 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $119 million in revenue for local governments and the state of North Carolina. North Carolina established the North Carolina Museum of Art as the first major museum collection in the country to be formed by state legislation and funding and continues to bring millions into the NC economy. Also see this list of museums in North Carolina. COUNT 5
QSN1 What industry generates 1.2 billion in economic activity each year for North carolina? ANS1 nonprofit arts and culture QSN2 How many full time jobs are held by those in the non profit arts and culture industry? ANS2 43,600 QSN3 How much money does the nonprofit arts and culture industry raise for government? ANS3 $119 million QSN4 What was the first museum in the country to be formed by legislature? ANS4 North Carolina Museum of Art QSN5 How much money does the North Carolina Museum of art generate? ANS5 millions