The Art of Impact: The Economic Case for Arts Education

May 3, 2025 10:00am Hahn Hall Free with RSVP

Reserve by Apr 28

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The Art of Impact: The Economic Case for Arts Education

A Community Conversation on the Future of Creative Learning in Santa Barbara County

Featuring a performance by members of the Sing! Children’s Choir

Join us for a meaningful morning dedicated to the future of arts education in the Santa Barbara community. The event begins with coffee and connection at 9:30 AM, offering space to engage with fellow parents, educators, administrators, and community members who care deeply about creative learning.

We are honored to welcome Professor Peter Rupert, Director of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project and Associate Director of the Laboratory for Aggregate Economics and Finance, as our keynote speaker. Professor Rupert will present new research that illustrates the measurable economic value of robust arts and music programs in public schools—an especially relevant discussion as districts face challenging financial decisions.

This compelling presentation will offer clear, data-driven insights on the power of arts education—not just for students' academic and emotional growth, but for the long-term economic health and vitality of our community.

Following the presentation, guests will have the valuable opportunity to tour the Miraflores Campus and connect with others who share a commitment to preserving these educational experiences for all Santa Barbara County students during this pivotal moment.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by April 26.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by April 28.

Who Should Attend

Parents
Educators
School and District Administrators
Community Members
Advocates for Arts & Music Education

SPEAKER

PROFESSOR PETER RUPERT

About Peter Rupert

Peter Rupert is a Professor of Economics at the University of California at Santa Barbara, the Director of the Economic Forecast Project, and the Associate Director of the Laboratory for Aggregate Economics and Finance at UCSB.. He is a professor of economics and former Chair of the UCSB Department of Economics. He is Associate Director of the UCSB Laboratory for Aggregate Economics and Finance, founded by Nobel Laureate Finn Kydland. He is an Editor of the European Economic Review and Labour Economics. Prior to joining UCSB, Dr. Rupert spent 12 years as a Senior Economic Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Dr. Rupert has held appointments at the University of Western Ontario, State University of New York at Buffalo, West Virginia University, the University of Southern California, and University of London. Dr. Rupert earned his B.S. from Santa Clara University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. at University of Rochester. His areas of specialization include macroeconomics, monetary economics, economics of the criminal justice system, labor, and household economics.