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9t29122,10:54 AM LTAC Clerk Review <br />2. To a place fifty miles or more away from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; <br />3. or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business. <br />You must provide the evidence utilized in determining your projections. <br />Response 2.1 *Why would tourists travel to Kittitas County to attend your evenVactivity/facility? <br />Gallery One is one of very few organizations in the state to offer the combination <br />of arts experiences that we do. Our exhibits feature nationally acclaimed artists <br />alongside emerging and regional artists. Our events are centered around art and <br />engagement and are fun ways to meet people and experience art. These events <br />range from artist receptions and talks, studio tours, to classes for all skill levels. <br />Additionally, our exhibits and regionally focused gift shop is available 6 days a <br />week, including Sundays for visitors to enjoy. <br />New studies are emerging too that identify the creative economy as the fastest <br />growing sector in the US. ln Washington alone, the creative economy brought in <br />$70 Billion dollars in industry earnings (artist income, technology, writers, etc) and <br />grew 17o/o year of year. While nonprofits suffered greatly as result of the nonprofit, <br />these industries, who we intend to market to, are growing. <br />2500 character Iimit <br />Response 2.2*Describe the prior success of your event/activity/facility in attraction tourists. <br />Prior to the pandemic (March 2020- now), our annual attendance had been <br />growing on average 10% a year. While individual events may have smaller <br />audiences (Pecha Kucha 130, average class size is 12, etc) collectively over the <br />course of a year, they add up. Ourstrength is in ourdiversity of offerings, our <br />consistent messaging and in our unique content. Our attendance increased 30% <br />from last year to this year and we are hopeful that we will continue this trend and <br />move back toward prepandemic levels. Below are the numbers that we have <br />collected through counting attendance daily. <br />2023 projecled 2022 projected 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 <br />1 B03B- 30% increase 1 3,876 9838 9466 25732 24955 29302 25480 22157 20635 <br />16767 <br />2500 character limit <br />Application Questions: Part 2 <br />3l lmpact <br />lf-app-'16-03.co.kittitas.wa.us/Forms/form/submission/history/77511185646?hideHeader=true 4t15