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inspiration for engagement with the arts around us

11 reasons to support the visual arts

1. the visual, visceral, and emotional pleasure that a unique work of art affords its viewer(s) can be profound

2. art immediately enhances any space - the right piece in the right place can have a huge impact

3. add value to your collection - take an opportunity to purchase a piece you love and contribute to the success of an artist you admire

4. there is great intellectual enjoyment to be gained from recognizing an artworks historical and cultural context

5. participating in the fabric and longevity of culture by supporting the arts is a unique benefit afforded to art enthusiasts

6. the arts have been, are, and always will be fundamental to a robust economy

7. the arts are cost effective, a lot of pleasure can be gained with a small investment

8. fundamental to education: students do better when they engage in the arts, period

9. contributing to the arts helps contribute to the community by engaging with neighbors and strangers alike

10. the arts help promote tourism - museum shows are bringing in record numbers of visitors

11. creating and engaging with art contributes to the understanding of different cultures