The arts and humanities contribute a great deal to the community. They provide unique programs, settings, and creative approaches to diverse participants. The arts stimulate public dialogue about civic issues and inspire action to make change.

The nonprofit arts and culture industry is an important economic driver in communities—a growth industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is the cornerstone of tourism.

And learning about the arts and music can help you in school! Research shows learning a musical instrument could help you improve your math scores! In fact, music can have positive impacts on your life in many areas! The arts serve as a critical component to a complete education and are proven to increase student academic achievement.

Embrace the arts! Learn to express yourself artistically – through visual, instrumental, vocal, creative writing, film, video, theatre and dance! To learn more, take a look at the Arts Trivia section or take the "Find My Passion" quiz.