Washington’s Creative Economy
The creative economy is
What is THE creative economy?
The creative economy
Makes up over 10% of the GDP
Creative Industries
The Washington State Department of Commerce identifies nine sectors in the creative economy. These include:
Architecture and Living
Creative Technology (For example: Video games, Web design, Podcasts)
Culinary Arts and Beverage
Cultural Institutions
Design and Advertising
Fashion
Film, Television, and Radio
Music, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts
Publishing
At Wheelhouse, we’ve further dissected it down into 12 industries for ease of use.
Architecture and Living
Creative Technology
Culinary Arts & Beverage
Cultural Institution
Design and Advertising
Fashion
Film & Television
Music
Performing Arts
Publishing
Radio and Podcasting
Visual Arts
Creative Districts
Creative districts can be found all across Washington State. Per the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA), a creative district is a “geographically defined area of cultural and economic activity.”
As of ___, over # creative districts have been certified across the state.