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Embracing the Arts

2 An arts center signifies that a community
values and supports the arts. A permanent
building with galleries to display artworks

and stages for performances guarantees
that artists will have a place to show and
perform their work. It gives them space to
be as expressive as they want to be. It also
guarantees that people will have a place
to experience art of many kinds, including

paintings, plays, music, and dance.

Sparking Creativity

3 An arts center also brings people in the
community together. It can offer art, music,
dance, and theater classes to adults and
5 What’s the downside of an arts
young people who want to express their center? That’s easy: There is
own creativity. It can host gatherings for local none! Supporting artists and
residents to meet and talk with artists. It can helping people experience the
display the work of community members, joy of art are advantages for
including students. Its outdoor space can every community.
feature not only sculptures, murals, and

performance stages but also seating areas
and picnic tables, encouraging people
to gather.

A Smart Investment

4 It’s not inexpensive to build an arts center.
However, the payoff can be tremendous.
Not only does an arts center enrich the lives
of artists and the community, but it also helps
nearby businesses. Residents and tourists
who visit the arts center are also likely to
spend money at nearby restaurants, shops,

hotels, and attractions. That boosts the
local economy.

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