Linda agreed that the local impact would be that Palmer would no longer be able to rely on federal funds for sponsorship, thereby affecting the content of exhibits. Art institutions would probably have to fund their own programs, Petersen said, and that means individuals would have to cough up the difference. If there's no funding for the arts, you will start to develop a culture of have and have nots. Booz said many students would not be affected by the absence of the NEA because most do not participate in the arts. He added that someone at the University must think the arts are timeworthy.
Someone thinks it's important.