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Survey reveals healthy attitude to the Arts
IFACCA/Artshub, 13 June 2005, USA
The results of a new Harris Poll, developed by Americans for the Arts, the Ad Council, and the Austin-based advertising agency GSD&M, has revealed that there is strong support among Americans for arts education. The telephone survey, conducted as part of an ongoing public service campaign “Art. Ask for More”, revealed that 93 percent of Americans agree that the arts are vital to providing a well-rounded education for children.
The survey was conducted in May among 1,000 Americans, 18 years of age or older and highlights from the results include:
54 percent of Americans rated the importance of arts education a “ten” on a scale of one to ten.
86 percent of Americans agree that an arts education encourages and assists in the improvement of a child’s attitudes toward school.
83 percent of Americans believe that arts education helps teach children to communicate effectively with adults and peers.
79 percent of Americans agree that incorporating arts into education is the first step in adding back what’s missing in public education today.
79 percent of Americans believe that it’s important enough for them to get personally involved in increasing the amount and quality of arts education.
Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts, said, “These survey results show that there is a consensus among the American people that the arts are vital to a well-rounded education. They underscore the need to continue the effort to expand arts education in America’s schools and communities.”
“It’s more than important, it’s absolutely vital that American children understand and appreciate art in its many forms,” said GSD&M President Roy Spence.
“GSD&M has a long history as an advocate of the arts and education, and we are proud to have developed this campaign.”
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