Every day, more than 100,000 nonprofit arts and culture organizations nationwide act as economic drivers—creating an industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is the cornerstone of our tourism industry. The Department of Cultural Affairs works with advocay organizations on local, state, regional and national levels to leverage the economic power of the arts community in crafting and supporting legislation that will benefit and enhance their work. It has proven to be a highly effective and economical method for advancing entire sectors of our community's culturIal development.