The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent agency that is funded by the federal government to help support many artists around the U.S. It has successfully been granting artists of every kind and has benefitted thousands of individuals and communities since its establishment in 1965. The NEA has had a huge impact in the development and the preservation of dance, design, folk and traditional arts, literature, media arts, museums, music, opera, theater, and visual arts (arts.gov). Over the years the NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation. It is the largest annual funder of the arts in the United states and has awarded more than 140,000 grants. In order to extend its reach and awareness as much as possible the NEA also devotes forty percent of its funds to go to 56 state and jurisdictional art agencies as well as six regional arts organizations. Recently the National Endowment for the Arts released a survey representing adult participation in art and art related activities, it is the largest periodic study in the nation. The data from this survey has proved their companion reports true when confirming the importance of arts education, expansive systems, and better audiences (The Big Read). However, the appropriations for the NEA have decreased by over $16 million in the last couple of years. This funding cut has cost many of their neighboring organizations and agencies to make cuts as well, impacting many schools, prospering artists, and job opportunities. Whether or not people choose to see the necessity of art in society, it is the only subject that assimilates every aspect of the “common core” standards (Higgins). Art is important in every form and its benefits a...
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