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Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, in partnership with AGAR, the Haile Foundation, Artworks, Cincy Nice and ish released a report detailing the economic impact BLINK®, illuminated by ArtsWave, had on the Cincinnati region.
In October 2022, the nowhere-else BLINK experience attracted mroe than two million attendees across the four-day event, resulting in a direct economic impact of $126 million dollars. Additionally, the event directly supported or created 1,687 jobs, and generated $1.5 million dollars in direct artist commissions, honorariums, and art fees.
Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
The Music Hall Experience featured a 30-minute projection with four shows by four artists. Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
The Terminal of Time attraction took visitors through history. Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Pete Rose mural at the northwest corner of Elm and Magnolia streets. Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
MAPP was an interactive exhibit that allowed visitors to stand in front of a mapping system that scanned their silhouette to become part of a projected work of art. Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Mural by Leon Keer, artist from the Netherlands. Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
The Loophole was an immersive experience inspired by the earth’s magnetic field and the northern lights. Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Jerry Springer mural at 24 West 12th Street. Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Biomimicry takes inspiration from nature. Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 
Credit: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
At the heart of its mission, BLINK solidified the Cincinnati region as a hub of arts and culture, and the BLINK team made this possible by honoring the rich and diverse history of the city itself. Known for its collaborative spirit, BLINK paired awe-inspiring murals with projection mapping and lighting to create wholly engaging experiences.
The 2022 BLINK Economic Impact report was developed by the Cincinnati Chamber’s Center for Research & Data, and utilized a variety of data sources and outputs to generate the information detailed in the report. The Center for Research & Data is an initiative to deliver data-driven analysis regarding vital regional indicators and outcomes and helps leaders, community partners, and policymakers make informed decisions.