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​​​​​​​The arts generate a range of benefits for people and society, from bringing individuals pleasure and expanding their horizons to helping communities build stronger social bonds. Research suggests that community orientation and high-quality programming are fundamental to healthy arts organizations. 

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  • Arts for All A Wallace conference report examines how arts organizations use marketing, research and new technologies to expand their audiences. ...
    August 1, 2008 report
  • The Arts and State Governments State arts agencies seeking more state government support for the arts can consider strengthening relationships with elected officials an...
    August 1, 2006 report
  • Motivations Matter A path-breaking national survey examines the motivations of audiences at different kinds of arts events and the implications for audience...
    November 1, 2005 report
  • Gifts of the Muse A landmark study argues that the arts offer important intrinsic benefits and recognition of this should help drive public arts policy. ...
    February 15, 2005 report
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