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Signs of Need
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Almost half of our nation's public schools do not have any
arts curriculum.
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Since
1992, the budget for the National Endowment for the Arts has
been practically cut in half.
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Only
1% of public library funding comes from the federal government.
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34.9%
or more than 1 out of 3 adults visit an art museum every year.
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In
1997 half of all adults in the U.S. attended a live arts event.
Signs of Hope
Many
dedicated teachers and artists are working to bring arts to
children and adults around the country.
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AT-RISK STUDENTS: Research
has shown that at-risk students who are actively engaged
in after-school learning and arts productions develop self-esteem
and confidence, assume leadership roles, and improve overall
school performance.
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HIGHER SATs: Students
who studied the arts scored 83 points higher on the SAT
than students who did not.
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GENERATION ARTS: Younger adults
are also showing an increased interest in the performing
and visual arts. There was a 4% increase in the number of
young adults attending art events during the 1990s. Opera,
in particular, was a favorite.
Join
other arts lovers by supporting one of the leading charities
working to inspire artistic creativity in our schools and in
our nation.
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