The Arts Imperative Is Here and Now

Soon, Arts Advocacy Day (March 24-25) is upon us. But what to advocate this year? More money? Always nice. More prestige? That, too. The argument I would put forth to artists and art organizations alike--who most likely will be calling on local, regional and politicians and Congress March 25th -- is the role that art can and must play in the everyday life of every human being, in our schools, and our community as never before. This has become an economic imperative. If we fail, America will only...