In order to contribute to all these requests, giving to the arts is decreasing dramatically. Individual giving and volunteering have declined sharply since 1989. Corporate contributions have been up slightly according to the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Arts organizations cannot rely principally on corporate funding since it fluctuates greatly depending on current economic conditions. In recent years, foundations grants have increased their giving to human service organizations.
Scientific research validates the benefits of the arts.
Most importantly, the American public supports federal funding for the arts. All rights reserved.