Study: Boston named most inspiring U.S. city for young artists, Lexington and Anchorage make top 10
18 May 2015 - 5:03PM
Young artists seeking inspiration should consider getting their
education in Boston, according to a new analysis from
WorldWideLearn.com that ranked the Massachusetts capital first in
the nation, based on its strong student population, high
concentration of museums and economic opportunity in creative
industries. San Francisco and New York City, two arts powerhouses
often lauded for their museums and performing arts, round out the
top three, but smaller U.S. cities with a high concentration of art
for their size, including Lexington, Anchorage and Colorado
Springs, also performed well in the rankings.
The fine and liberal arts are often considered challenging
majors from a career standpoint, but that can make them all the
more likely to attract passionate artists seeking to embrace their
creativity and connect with art in their communities. The
availability of art for both recreation and job opportunities can
be an important factor when prospective students are looking for a
place to call home.
Using data from the American Community Survey and the Local Arts
Index released by Americans for the Arts, WorldWideLearn.com ranked
55 metropolitan areas in the U.S. on multiple factors that affect
the quality of life for art students and young artists alike. These
include:
- Student population
- Percentage of the population aged 18-34
- The concentration of art dealers, museums and performing arts
institutions
- The concentration of fine arts schools
- The number of business classified as "creative industries"
Based on these rankings, the top 10 cities are:
- Boston
- San Francisco
- New York City
- Washington, D.C.
- Los Angeles
- Lexington
- Anchorage
- Seattle
- Colorado Springs
- Omaha
To see the full list of the top cities and learn how they ranked
in different categories, please visit WorldWideLearn.com's article
on the "15 Most Inspiring Cities for Young Artists."
CONTACT: Michael Kushman
Quinstreet Inc.
(650) 578 - 6865
mkushman@quinstreet.com
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