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In this important collection, the editors gather a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse group of more than two dozen eminent scholars, artists, professionals working in the field of arts and culture, and funders who support the arts. ... They argue forcefully for the importance of the arts in strengthening social ties, benefiting individuals, fostering community, engaging with the sciences, and recording and sharing human experiences .... A vigorous, timely, necessary defense of creativity. * Kirkus, STARRED Review * Here is the book arts lovers and advocates have been waiting for—and just in the nick of time! This collection of inspiring, practical, and visionary essays shows how the arts can lead our nation’s spiritual and economic revival and point the way towards a more just future. * David Henry Hwang, Tony Award–winning playwright * It is no spoiler to reveal that the answer to the book’s title is a resounding ‘yes.’ However, the reasons the arts are essential are detailed in often unexpected and astonishing ways. The many essays by artists, advocates, philosophers, and professors are a welcome addition to the discussion and an artistic achievement in their own right. * Jane Alexander, Emmy Award–winning actress * In this seminal collection, Arthurs and DiNiscia have gathered a remarkable group of artists and thinkers to reconsider the time-honored question of why the arts matter. While each essay is individually significant and could stand on its own, taken together, they are a treasure, amounting to a major statement of enormous import to our cultural moment today. Must reading for those of us who love the arts, and want to help them thrive in all of their multiplicity. * Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University * This important collection of essays addresses the fundamental importance of the arts to the lives of everyone on the planet. Artists never cease to offer hope, identity, aspiration and inspiration, and they constantly challenge us all. * Clive Gillinson, Executive and Artistic Director, Carnegie Hall * A profoundly important and timely compilation. This book illustrates the ways in which the arts are urgent—from meeting societal needs, strengthening our communities, and benefiting individual lives, to engaging the sciences and relaying our histories to each other—while reinforcing the value of all of the arts. I loved reading this book and cannot recommend it more highly! * Agnes Gund, President Emerita, Museum of Modern Art * That the answer to this book’s title question is a resounding affirmative is no surprise…This is a valuable, often-compelling defense of the arts. * Choice *

In this important collection, the editors gather a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse group of more than two dozen eminent scholars, artists, professionals working in the field of arts and culture, and funders who support the arts. ... They argue forcefully for the importance of the arts in strengthening social ties, benefiting individuals, fostering community, engaging with the sciences, and recording and sharing human experiences .... A vigorous, timely, necessary defense of creativity. * Kirkus, STARRED Review * Here is the book arts lovers and advocates have been waiting for-and just in the nick of time! This collection of inspiring, practical, and visionary essays shows how the arts can lead our nation's spiritual and economic revival and point the way towards a more just future. * David Henry Hwang, Tony Award-winning playwright * It is no spoiler to reveal that the answer to the book's title is a resounding 'yes.' However, the reasons the arts are essential are detailed in often unexpected and astonishing ways. The many essays by artists, advocates, philosophers, and professors are a welcome addition to the discussion and an artistic achievement in their own right. * Jane Alexander, Emmy Award-winning actress * In this seminal collection, Arthurs and DiNiscia have gathered a remarkable group of artists and thinkers to reconsider the time-honored question of why the arts matter. While each essay is individually significant and could stand on its own, taken together, they are a treasure, amounting to a major statement of enormous import to our cultural moment today. Must reading for those of us who love the arts, and want to help them thrive in all of their multiplicity. * Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University * This important collection of essays addresses the fundamental importance of the arts to the lives of everyone on the planet. Artists never cease to offer hope, identity, aspiration and inspiration, and they constantly challenge us all. * Clive Gillinson, Executive and Artistic Director, Carnegie Hall * A profoundly important and timely compilation. This book illustrates the ways in which the arts are urgent-from meeting societal needs, strengthening our communities, and benefiting individual lives, to engaging the sciences and relaying our histories to each other-while reinforcing the value of all of the arts. I loved reading this book and cannot recommend it more highly! * Agnes Gund, President Emerita, Museum of Modern Art *

Here is the book arts lovers and advocates have been waiting for -- and just in the nick of time! This collection of inspiring, practical, and visionary essays shows how the arts can lead our nation's spiritual and economic revival and point the way towards a more just future. * David Henry Hwang, Tony-Award winning American Playwright * A profoundly important and timely compilation of essays by artists, arts supporters and thinkers, who address the question in 25 unique voices. I have always believed that art is a right, and not a privilege, that it is essential to education and to social justice. This book illustrates the ways in which the arts are urgent - from meeting societal needs, strengthening our communities and benefiting individual lives, to engaging the sciences and relaying our histories to each other--while reinforcing the value of all of the arts. I loved reading this book and cannot recommend it more highly! * Agnes Gund, President Emerita, Museum of Modern Art *

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Alberta Arthurs (Editor) Alberta Arthurs is a Senior Fellow of the John Brademas Center of New York University. As a consultant and commentator, she is active in culture, philanthropy, and higher education. She was the long-time Director for Arts and Humanities at the Rockefeller Foundation, and earlier served as President of Chatham College. She has written and published extensively, including as co-editor of Crossroads: Arts and Religion in American Life. Michael DiNiscia (Editor) Michael F. DiNiscia serves as Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives of the John Brademas Center of New York University. He is the co-editor of Are the Arts Essential?

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