The Creative Vitality Index (CVI) is an easily understandable annual measure of the health of the nation's creative economy in cities, counties, regions, and states. The creative economy, as defined in the Creative Vitality Index, includes both nonprofit and for profit arts-related enterprises. Using readily available, inexpensively-obtained data on employment and community participation, the CVI creates a snapshot of the vigor of this sector of the economy and culture.
The California Arts Council contracted with WESTAF (Western States Arts Federation) for its own reports which include both statewide information and ten regions within California. As a whole, California ranked high, being third behind only New York and Massachusetts.
See the 2008 full California report
See the 2006-07 full California report or the quick summary.
The California Arts Council has not contracted for reports later than 2008.