CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE 2-2020
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Why Support the Arts in These Times of Crisis?

4/5/2020

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Putting money into art and culture organizations, in the face of this global pandemic may seem completely irrational. In fact, we have received some negative comments regarding the small percentage of government funding that is part of the CARES act- the government emergency funding package. 

At first glance, of course. How could anyone disagree with putting all our financial resources towards saving  lives? In the face of life or death to hundreds of thousands of Americans, and the very fabric of our society, why would we worry about funding for the NEA, Smithsonian Institute or other arts and culture institutions?

The greatest answer isn't the fact that the arts contribute over $700 billion to the U.S. economy. Or, that it employs 4.9 million workers across the country.
According to The Art Newspaper(2020), The most valuable reason to protect the arts and culture industry, in this time, is their role as "chroniclers of our capacity to overcome...To lose them, at a moment when so much is on the line, is a uniquely terrible thing." 

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  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Meet the Staff
    • Board Members
    • In the News / Media >
      • Jacksonville Buzz Monthly Interviews
      • In the News , Newsletter, Press Releases
    • History
    • Equity
    • Transparency
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Grants
    • Cultural Service Grant Program >
      • Meet the CSG Leadership
      • Cultural Service Grant Application Information
    • Other Grants Opportunities
    • For Student & Educators
    • Foundant-online grant system
  • Public Art
    • Permanent Collection
    • Public Art Tours & Maps
    • Art Consulting & Curation Services for Corporations
    • Work in progress >
      • Duval County Courthouse
    • Call To Artists
  • Programs
    • LEAD/Artlook Map
    • Behind the Scenes Series
    • Workshops & Events
    • 2021 Annual Arts Awards
    • Cultural Partnerships
    • Advocacy
  • NE. FL. Artists & Organizations
    • Regional Art & Culture >
      • Regional History
      • The Performing Arts
      • The Visual Arts
      • Live Musical Performances
      • Independent and Historic Movie Theaters
      • Lectures, Seminars, and Creative Workshops
      • Arts Markets and Festivals
      • The Literary Arts
    • Directory of NE. FL Artists
    • Directory of NE. FL. Art & Culture Organizations
    • Join the Directory
    • Sign in/manage account
  • Calendar
  • Donate