4 out of 5 young adults were more likely to vote after engaging in the arts.

The arts make young adults more civically engaged. 78% of young adults who had arts-rich experiences were more likely to vote or participate in a political campaign.

Catterall, J., Dumais, S., & Hampden-Thompson, G. (2012: The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth: Findings from Four Longitudinal Studies (Research Report #55), 21. Washington, DC: National Endowment for the Arts.

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