Los Angeles major, Karen Bass, speaking at the Creative Economy Launch Event

Creative Economy

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.

Fall 2025 Creative Economy Launch Event

Creative Economy Launch Event, Wednesday October 29th, from 9am to 11:30am

Hosted at the Getty Center in Los Angeles and supported by Getty, the Fall 2025 Otis College Report on the Creative Economy launch event will celebrate the release of the College’s latest research on L.A.’s nonprofit arts sector, including an unveiling of our new Creative Nonprofit Dashboard. The event will feature: 

  • Networking reception with small bites and refreshments
  • Presentation of new research findings on the nonprofit sector in L.A. and a walkthrough of the new Creative Economy Dashboard
  • Panel discussion, “Creative Capital: Fueling the Next Wave of L.A.’s Nonprofit Arts Growth,” followed by an audience Q&A

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Recent Research

 The creative economies of Los Angeles and California continue to navigate headwinds, including labor strikes and recent wildfires, which have impacted multiple sectors over the past five years. Our annual report explores these shifts, highlighting employment growth in Film, TV, and Sound, as well as California’s role as a Fine Arts education powerhouse. Our second report examines how Los Angeles has become a national and global leader in toy design due to its unique access to content creators, intellectual property, and well-connected ports and logistics complexes.

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.

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Creative Economy Dashboard
  • 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.

Thank you to the 2025 supporters of the Otis College Report on the Creative Economy launch event, report, and dashboard.

California Community Foundation
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Traci Park
Department of Cultural Affairs
Gallagher
Getty
Marsh
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The Music Man Foundation
Ralph Parsons Foundation
Snap foundation
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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.

June 2024 Report: California’s Creative Economy: Key Highlights from 2023

Entertainment and Production Sector Series

Download our two-part series on the entertainment and production sector featuring critical insights into this ever-evolving industry:

May 2024 Report: Die Another Day: Hollywood Transformed in the Streaming Era

December 2023 Report: The Day After Tomorrow: Hollywood’s Future Remains Uncertain in the Wake of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes

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Creative Economy Panelists at Launch Event in 2025