Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research at Americans for the Arts, states the case for prioritizing arts funding in this piece, which can be useful when asking for support from donors and benefactors.
Local arts agencies—arts councils, arts commissions, cultural affairs departments—are an essential tool for community leaders as they rebuild their economies and promote social cohesion in the wake of COVID-19. The nation’s 4,500 local arts agencies (LAAs) support, present, and promote the dynamic value of the arts.
