The Arts and Civic Engagement: Involved in Arts, Involved in Life (PDF; 217 KB)
Source: National Endowment for the Arts
From press release: “People who participate in the arts are people who help make communities thrive, according to a study released today by the National Endowment for the Arts. The study, The Arts and Civic Engagement: Involved in Arts, Involved in Life, reveals that people who participate in the arts also engage in positive civic and individual activities — such as volunteering, going to sporting events, and outdoor activities — at significantly higher rates than non-arts participants. The report shatters the stereotype that art is an escapist or passive activity, showing instead that it is associated with a range of positive behaviors. The study also reveals that young adults (18-34) show a declining rate of arts participation and civic activities.”

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