“…It is possible to highlight a few, such as: (i) generation of employment and income, discussed by Benhamou (2007), Bertini (2008), Diniz (2009), Porsse et al (2009) and Ferreira Neto et al (2012; (ii) production and consumption of artistic and cultural goods, discussed by Markusen and Schrock (2006), Diniz (2009), Porsse et al (2009, Duarte and Menezes (2008), Santana and Menezes (2009) and Diniz and Machado (2009); (iii) regional development, discussed by Markusen and King (2003), Markusen and Schrock (2006) raising questions related to the diversification of local economies and artistic activities, Markusen et al (2008) arguing about creative and cultural industry, beyond others, such as Valiati (2008), Bem and Giacomini (2008, 2009), Silva et al (2008) and Tatsch et al (2009 Finally, this paper tries to fill in a gap in the literature by analyzing the cultural aspects in spatial terms, and therefore, comparing several regions, in our case, the microregions of Minas Gerais. We have no knowledge that a work that does the same for Brazil or any other country has been developed so far.…”