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The Arts Provide Meaning to Our Lives
81% believe the Arts are a “positive experience in the world,” 73% believe the Arts give them “pure pleasure to experience and participate in," 69% believe the Arts “lift me beyond everyday experiences”
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Most of Us Seek Out Arts Experiences.
Three-quarters of Americans (72%) attended an arts event last year.
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Arts Institutions Add Value to Our Communities
Americans overwhelmingly agree that arts facilities such as museums, theaters, and concert halls are important to their communities,regardless of whether they engage with the arts.
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We Will Support Candidates Who Want to Increase Arts Funding
Americans are twice as likely to vote in favor of a candidate who increases federal arts spending from 45 cents to $1 per person than against one.
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We Believe the Arts are Part of a Well-Rounded Education
Nearly every American believes the arts are part
of a well-rounded K-12 education.
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We Believe the Arts Should be Taught in Grades K-12
Nearly all Americans believe students should receive an education in the arts in elementary school (94 percent), middle school (94 percent), and high school (93 percent). The vast majority of Americans (89 percent) also say the arts should be taught outside of the classroom in the community.
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We Believe Students Should Also Be Taught the Arts Outside of School
The vast majority of Americans (89 percent) say the arts should also be taught outside of the classroom in the community.
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We Believe the Arts Should Help Students Perform Better Academically
74% agree that the arts help students perform better academically.
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The Arts Unify our Communities
7 in 10 Americans believe the arts unify their communities, and 2 in 5 Americans have changed an opinion or perception based on an arts experience.
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We Believe the Arts are a Positive Experience in a Troubled World
4 in 5 Americans believe that the arts are a
positive experience in a troubled world.
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The Arts Improve the Image and Identitiy of our Communities
The arts have a positive impact on communities with seven in ten Americans stating the arts improve not only the quality and livability of their community, but also the image and identity.
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Half of Americans Sing in the Shower or When No One is Listening
52% of Americans sing in the shower or when no one is listening. Americans should have more pride in their singing ability!
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The Arts Improve Healing and the Healthcare Experience
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans see the arts improving the healing and healthcare experience.
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The Arts Help Returning Military Personnel Transition Back to Civilian Life
The arts are seen as being able to help returning
military personnel transition back to civilian life.
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Creativity in your Job Means More Success in Your Work Place
More than half of employed American adults agree that their job requires them to be creative, and an even greater proportion believe the more creative and innovative they are at their job, the more successful they are in the workplace.
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The Arts Industry is Good for the Economy and Supports Jobs
The arts are seen to have a positive impact on communities, with nearly seven in ten (68 percent) Americans stating the arts are good for the economy and supports jobs.
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We Engage in the Arts Because it Makes Us Feel Creative
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the arts make them a more a creative person.
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More Americans Today Believe:
The arts are part of a well-rounded education and should be taught in K-12 schools, as well as in the community.
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More Americans Today Believe:
The arts help understand other cultures better, improve the image and identity of our communities, and unify Americans regardless of age, race, or ethnicity.
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More Americans Today Believe:
Arts institutions are important to quality of life, local business, and the economy.
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