What if it even made them more likely to volunteer, be philanthropic, vote -- and ultimately, live longer, healthier, happier lives? Funding resources, such as the National Endowment for the Arts, are in danger of being eliminated altogether. This is mind-boggling to us, considering how much the arts benefit our lives and our world . The typical arts attendee often shops and pays for meals, parking, babysitting and other services while attending cultural events or arts programs. We feel it has never been more critical to advocate for and support the arts -- not just in our schools, but in our communities and our lives.

Source: CNN March 16, 2017 13:52 UTC