Panel discussion transcript featuring: Bill Flanagan, Regional Investors Council; Brian O'Neill, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; David Donahoe, Allegheny Regional Asset District; Bill Peduto, City Councilman; Michele de la Reza, Attack Theatre; Renee Piechocki, Americans for the Arts/Public Art Network.

Chapter One of this report explores U.S. consumer trends in purchasing audio and video products, wireless phones and computers. Chapter Two details the new applications of technology in the arts, such as e-marketing, e-fundraising,
e-commerce, and long distance learning.

Education
"The Impact of the Educational Environment of Southwestern Pennsylvania on the Arts and Culture Community"

Topics covered include the correlation between education and arts participation; a performance review of education and arts education on the national, state and regional level; and area profiles of the six counties comprising the Pittsburgh MSA.

This report covers national, state and local government policies and actions that impact the arts, including budget appropriations, key politicians who support the arts and cultural sector, and the advocacy efforts being made on the sector's behalf.

Key economic indicators that relate to the cultural sector on the national, state and local level are explained and discussed in this report. An overview of the sector itself and the economic forces influencing it is followed by chapters on income and expenses for the nonprofit arts and cultural industry.

A profile of the national and local arts audience is provided in this report, along with demographic analysis, behavioral patterns, and motivations and barriers to participation.