Making a case for the arts

Penelope Burk's Blog has it, the quintessential case for the arts. Read the whole blog here.

Here is the final statement she makes:

The case for the arts exists on its own merit. It is not apologetic; it does not take a second place to healthcare or human services or education. The arts are as vital to life as breathing, food, shelter and health. If you work in development in the arts, please give yourself the right to break out, the commitment to not compromise, and the inspiration to capture the essence of what the playwright, the composer, the choreographer, the painter and the author are trying to communicate about the human condition.

What the arts can offer now, in a world full of anxiety and trouble, is even more vital.

Though art forms may be different, arts are vital to the human spirit- anyone involved in the arts can say that- we were either saved by expressing ourselves, or a glimpse into an other's expression. Especially in times of uncertainty, all arts are vital to inspire, encourage, reaffirm and simply feel alive. Making the case is difficult and essential. Anyone have a favorite case for an arts organization they can share? Comments are always open.