The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector study aimed to provide data that supports the sector as it recovers from the impacts of COVID‐19. By collecting and analyzing data specific to the City of Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenay Electoral Areas E and F, the study aimed to provide current, local, and credible information on the arts, culture, and heritage sector. The study had three objectives:
- 1) To understand the impact of COVID‐19 on the arts, culture, and heritage sector;
- 2) To describe the size of the arts and culture sector and its contribution to the local economy; and
- 3) To identify recommendations for how to best support the COVID‐19 recovery in the arts, culture, and heritage sector.
