Otis College Report on the Creative Economy
The Otis College Report on the Creative Economy offers valuable insights into the impact of creative industries on California's economy. First published in 2007, the report has evolved into a comprehensive research program, featuring in-depth studies, an interactive digital dashboard that showcases real-time data and trends across creative sectors, and a series of in-person and online events.
Spring 2026 Creative Economy Launch Event
Hosted at Snap Inc. headquarters on April 7, the Spring 2026 launch event for the Otis College Report on the Creative Economy celebrated the release of Creative Disruption: AI and California’s Creative Economy (2022–2025), an in-depth report on how AI is reshaping California’s creative sectors.
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April 2026 | Otis College Update on the Creative Economy
The 2026 Otis College Update on the Creative Economy reflects a period of significant transition across California’s creative sectors. Structural shifts, particularly in film, television, and traditional media, have reshaped employment patterns, with a pronounced impact on Los Angeles County.
Explore the Creative Economy Dashboard
The Creative Economy Dashboard is your go-to resource for real-time data on the performance of California’s creative industries. This free tool allows you to explore key trends and track changes across multiple creative sectors.
Dynamic Data: Monitor creative economy trends in real time with both historical and recent data.
Sector Analysis: Dive deep into specific creative industries, including entertainment, arts, fashion, and more.
Geographic Insights: Explore how creative industries are performing across different regions of California.
Customizable Views: Filter the data to uncover economic insights that are most relevant to your research.
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Thank you to Presenting Supporter Snap Foundation and the Spring 2026 supporters of the Otis College Report on the Creative Economy launch event, report, and dashboard.
Thank you to our advocacy partners: Arts for LA, Arts Orange County, California Community
Foundation, California for the Arts, Create CA, State Senator Ben Allen
Past Research
Each year, Otis College publishes an annual report that highlights key changes in California’s creative economy, along with a series of in-depth studies tracking the evolution of specific creative industries in the state.Annual Reports
In-Depth Studies
- October 2025: In the Shadow of the Pandemic Cliff: The State of Los Angeles County’s Creative Nonprofit Sector in 2025
- March 2025: No Assembly Required: Los Angeles is a Global Hub for Toys and Specialized Design
- May 2024: Die Another Day: Hollywood Transformed in the Streaming Era
- December 2023: The Day After Tomorrow: Hollywood’s Future Remains Uncertain in the Wake of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes
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