Since the spread of COVID-19, the cost to the Dallas cultural infrastructure has been seriously ravaged in terms of money, jobs and, more directly, the health of the city, a new report finds.
The report, compiled and released by TACA, the Dallas Arts District and DACAC, reports on surveys conducted during the first 80 days or so of the pandemic.
Among its findings: • The Dallas nonprofit community has suffered $33.65 million in financial losses. • At least 649 staff and artists have been furloughed or laid off. • Performing arts organizations canceled or postponed at least 804 live performances. • Visual arts groups have collectively closed 747 attendance days. • The losses will continue to soar, affecting groups of every size and genre. “T