Why should government support the arts?

In this environment, all areas of spending — including the arts — are under increased scrutiny. Lawmakers may question whether government has a legitimate role to play in the arts or may ask why the arts should receive funds when so many other needs are pressing.

Designed for public arts leaders and advocates by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), Why Should Government Support the Arts? answers why the arts are an essential public investment? The document includes research on numerous economic, educational and civic benefits of investing in the arts to aid in arts advocacy.

The Arts in Kansas: A Return on Investment

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Why should government support the arts?

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