Article: Impact of Art Scene on Santa Fe, N.M., Calculated.

By Gary E. Salazar, Albuquerque Journal, N.M. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jul. 9--SANTA FE, N.M.--A recently released study shows what local art officials say they have known all along: The nonprofit arts industry is a major economic force in Santa Fe.

The study conducted by Americans for the Arts found that Santa Fe's nonprofit arts organizations produced $222 million in economic activity during the 2000-2001 year.

It also found that Santa Fe ranked 12th out of 91 communities that participated.

"The result of the study is wonderful," said Janey Potts, managing director of Shakespeare in Santa Fe. "In past years, we have ...

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