• An overall decline in arts consumption by Americans, with a particular drop-off in museum and theater attendance.
• There were smaller dips in classical music and ballet audiences as well.
• Audiences are growing more racially and ethnically diverse.
• There are hints that technology is playing a larger role in how we consume culture.

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