This report examines links between arts participation and broader community engagement. By analyzing statistical data from three nationally representative surveys, the report enlarges public understanding of whether and how taking part in arts events and activities can build social and civic muscle.
The Great Connector: How Arts Participation Renews Civic and Community Engagement
National Endowment for the Arts, 14 April 2026, USA
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