The Art of Engaging the Public: The Effect of the Arts on Civic Engagement

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Brief Overview

This study uses data from State Arts Agency fiscal reports and AmeriCorps Civic Engagement and Volunteering surveys to examine whether spending a higher percentage of a state’s general fund on arts initiatives increases rates of civic engagement.

Author

• Katie Fraley, Loyola University Chicago