Report: California employs more people in creative industries than any other state
The Bay Area has long been recognized as a hub of technology, but the creative industry still thrives in the region, and it contributes significantly to the statewide economy.
California employs the highest number of people in creative industries – architecture, entertainment, fashion, media, and publishing – than any other state, according to the "2017 Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California." The report was released by the Otis College of Art and Design on Thursday and prepared by the Institute for Applied Economics.