[FAC] The Virtues of the arts

[Cynthia Cooper]

The following is part 1 a series from the Americans for the Arts National
Arts Index, Roland Kushner and Randy Cohen, to be published March 2009

The  arts are essential to the health and vitality of our communities and
our nation:

Aesthetics: The arts create beauty and preserve it as part of culture

Creativity: The arts encourage creativity, a critical skill in a dynamic
world

Expression: Artistic work lets us communicate our interests and visions

Identity: Arts goods, services, and experiences help define our culture

Innovation: The arts are sources of new ideas, futures, concepts, and
connections

Preservation: Arts and culture keep our collective memory intact

Prosperity: The arts create millions of jobs and enhance economic health

Skills: Arts aptitudes and techniques are needed in all sectors of society
and work

Social Capital: We enjoy the arts together, across races, generations, and
places



Cynthia Cooper
Executive Director
Fresno Coalition for Arts, Science & History
http://www.fcash.org

Together we can do great things

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