Orange County’s Arts Deficit

Southern California’s Orange County just opened a flashy new performing arts hall. But a study says spending on culture in this rich area is below average. “Orange County nonprofit arts groups had assets of $257 million, or $90 per capita — compared with $155 in Los Angeles and San Diego counties and $506 in Santa Barbara County. Orange County’s per-capita arts capitalization is 72% of the Southern California average of $124.”