Author: Cohen, Randy

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Media Type: Infographic

Summary:

Local arts agencies—arts councils, arts commissions, cultural affairs departments—are an essential tool for community leaders as they rebuild their economies and promote social cohesion. The nation’s 4,500 local arts agencies (LAAs) support, present, and promote the dynamic value of the arts. Through their partnerships and leadership, LAAs are building healthier communities through the arts.

Abstract:

Local arts agencies—arts councils, arts commissions, cultural affairs departments—are an essential tool for community leaders as they rebuild their economies and promote social cohesion. The nation’s 4,500 local arts agencies (LAAs) support, present, and promote the dynamic value of the arts. Through their partnerships and leadership, LAAs are building healthier communities through the arts in the following ways:

1. Support a robust jobs sector.
2. Drive commerce to local businesses.
3. Grow the creative economy.
4. Promote tourism.
5. Unify communities.
6. Partner in education.
7. Improve civic pride.
8. Support the health and well-being of the military.
9. Promote healthy communities.
10. Build social cohesion.

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 Facts, Arts Education, Arts and Military, Arts Action Fund, Artists-Resources for, Aging, Advocacy, Accessibility, Access and Equity