The Brothers’ Network is a critical contributor to the region’s economic investments as a theatre producer, arts organizer, and cultural promoter. Job creation, tourism, civic engagement, and social cohesion are the tenants of what The Brothers’ Network has done for the city of Philadelphia since 2007. 13.5 million people attended in-person cultural events in the region in fiscal year 2022. The typical TBN event attendee spends $49.19 per event excluding admission cost supporting jobs, generating income, and driving tax revenue. This data underscores a significant role of The Brothers’ Network in arts, culture, and heritage programming organizations.

The arts and culture sector supports approximately 55 full time equivalent jobs in the region including direct employment within cultural organizations and jobs in other industries like hospitlity and retail.Through cultural programming TBN has significantly engaged in job creation for actors, directors, stage hands, and box office staff. More than 1,000 job placements have been generated for full and part-time workers!

TBN has shown resilience coming throught the COVID Pandemic through robust and innovative programming, pivoting to online engagement. Our attendance and participation levels are at pre-pandemic levels and continue to grow.

The data collected here is from the City of Philadelphia Tax Department and according to the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.