Asheville

Asheville on the Ray Arts Index

66.47 out of 100

The Index measures a town’s live music and cultural life in six parts: its venues, how often shows happen, its festivals, the groups behind them, local government support, and heritage. It rates towns, never venues or artists, and missing information is never counted as zero.

1. 1Live music venuesActive venues of every size16.57 of 25
2. 2Regular live musicHow often shows and series happen13.56 of 20
3. 3Festivals and big eventsAnnual festivals and large cultural events15.24 of 20
4. 4Supporting organizationsArts councils, nonprofits and presenters6.5 of 15
5. 5Local government supportFunding, arts districts, cultural staff4.6 of 10
6. 6Heritage and educationHistoric sites, Hall of Fame ties, school music10 of 10

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