The news is dire, especially for the arts. Here are some links discussing the state of the arts economy:
Glasstire has posted a review of the Houston situation:
Texas Arts Economy Takes Billion-Dollar Plunge
by Hannah Dean August 25, 2020
Dallas Arts COVID Impact News Release:
DALLAS ARTS & CULTURE COVID-19 LOSSES TOP $33M COMMUNITY SURVEY SHOWS 649 JOBS IMPACTED
From the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts:
During Economic Highs and Lows, the Arts Are Key Segment of U.S. Economy
Dallas Business Journal: