Author: Cohen, Randy

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Media Type: Infographic

Summary:

The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us—fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty. The arts bring us joy, help us express our values, and build bridges between cultures. The arts are also a fundamental component of a healthy community—strengthening them socially, educationally, and economically—benefits that persist even in difficult social and economic times.

Abstract:

The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us—fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty. The arts bring us joy, help us express our values, and build bridges between cultures. The arts are also a fundamental component of a healthy community—strengthening them socially, educationally, and economically—benefits that persist even in difficult social and economic times.

1.    Arts unify communities.
2.    Arts improve individual well-being.
3.    Arts improve academic performance.
4.    Arts strengthen the economy.
5.    Arts drive tourism and revenue to local businesses.
6.    Arts spark creativity and innovation.
7.    Arts drive the creative industries.
8.    Arts have social impact.
9.    Arts improve healthcare.
10.    Arts for the health and well-being of our military. 

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Volunteerism, Visual Art, United Arts Funds, Transportation & Infrastructure, Tourism, Technology and Innovation, Religion and Spiritual Well-Being, Public Welfare, Public Art, Professional Development, Private Sector, Prisons and Rehabilitation, Performing Arts Organizations, Partnerships, Participation, Organizational Planning, Marketing and Communications, Local Arts Agencies, Lifelong Learning, Legislation, Legal Issues, Leadership, International, Intellectual Property, Immigration, Housing, Heritage & Preservation, Grantmaking, Governance, Globalization, Fundraising, Funding, Financial Management, Federal, Evaluation, Environment and Sustainability, Economic Impact, Cultural Planning, Cultural Facilities, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Districts, Cultural Diplomacy and Exchange, Creative Youth Development, Creative Workforce, Creative Industries, Creative Economies, Community Development, Civic Dialogue and Social Change, Censorship, Arts Education, Arts and Military, Artists-Resources for, Aging, Advocacy, Accessibility, Access and Equity