According to the Maryland State Arts Council, our state's arts organizations have an economic impact of more than $1 billion. In Greater Baltimore, there are more than 9,500 full time equivalent jobs in the arts, double the median number found in similar-sized regions. Joining us today for Why Baltimore is Julia-Marciari Alexander, Executive Director of the Walters Art Museum.
Julia Marciari-Alexander (Encore)
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The Walters Art Museum