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
Hosted at the Getty Center in Los Angeles and supported by Getty, the Fall 2025 Otis College Report on the Creative Economy launch event celebrated the release of the College’s latest research on L.A.’s nonprofit arts sector, including an unveiling of our new Creative Nonprofit Dashboard.
To access the new nonprofit data, open the menu in the upper-right corner of the dashboard and select Nonprofit County View.
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.
Thank you to the 2025 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 for
the Arts, Councilwoman Traci Park, Create CA
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
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