REGIONAL REPORT
Cd ’ A ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE
This means that those of us working in the arts and culture sectors are the primary caretakers of this very essential public value . And , as we continue on , we need to evolve to further celebrate and cultivate the creative power in everyone . Arts participation really does improve lives .
The Americans for the Arts each year posts a list of the top reasons to support the arts . The following is based on much of their 2020 list :
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 also are a fundamental component of a healthy community — strengthening socially , educationally , and economically — benefits that persist even in difficult social and economic times .
The majority of Americans believe that the arts unify our communities regardless of age , race and ethnicity .
The arts are a positive experience that lifts our spirits , improving our everyday reality .
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Students engaged in arts learning have higher GPAs and lower dropout rates , regardless of their socioeconomic status .
Nationally , the nonprofit arts industry generates 166.3 billion dollars in economic activity annually . In Idaho , arts and culture supports thousands of jobs and generates millions of dollars in state and local government revenue .
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