Artsusa.org Website Review

Stimulating Local, State, and Federal Advocacy for the Arts Building Stronger Communities Through the Arts One Person at a Time Forging Strategic Alliances that Propel the Arts Forward as a Solution Offering Programs and Initiatives to Help You in Your Work as an Arts Leader Focusing in on Topics of Interest to Provide Facts and Links to Resources Shining the Spotlight on Arts Programs and Advocacy Work in States Across America The arts make more things possible, from better education to greater health outcomes to a more civically-engaged citizenry—but people don’t always see the connection to the arts when change happens. From education and job security to housing, public safety, the military, and more, our new online tool illuminates the important ways the arts intersect with Americans’ day-to-day lives. Take it for a In a society struggling to find equity and social justice, Americans believe the arts improve the quality of our communities. How do we know? We asked. Our second national survey about the arts found that Americans believe more strongly than ever that the arts promote personal well-being, help us understand other cultures in our community, are essential to a well-rounded K-12 education, and that Americans for the Arts is committed to providing information on top issues affecting the arts today. Our refreshed and redesigned Arts Mobilization Center is your go-to place to find tools, resources, and the latest information to help make your case for the arts and arts Few of us are taught how to do civic dialogue. How do we develop and improve our ability to facilitate groups made up of individuals with potentially vastly different life experiences, identities, vested interests, and communication styles? Here’s one answer: Theater. I often get questions from up and coming leaders about what it takes to “break in” to the arts education field. I can relate—I love the career path that I’ve taken and yes, arts education can feel like a specific field that no one really envisions themselves doing