Argumentative Essay: Government Funding Of Arts

Daily, thoughts are expressed through communication; whether verbal or non-verbal, a message is created and delivered. The expression of thoughts, sometimes imagination, requires creativity and skill. With diverse forms of communication, emotions can be voiced via platforms. The creative activity to express the beauty and power of emotions is visualized through the platform of art. Art consist of form and content; while the form is the way it is expressed and content the message intended, all aspects of art contains both. While the meaning of art is debatable and controversial, so is the public funding of it. Like all activities and professions, the field of art needs financial support in order to acquire notable excellence. American history has been driven and constructed on the economic development of productivity and competitiveness. But, as nations continue to advance, the intensity of competition continues to flourish. In order to promote national advancement in security, technology, and education, the government must analyze the funding applicable. However, with the public opinion of tax payers, national advancement is dependent on various factors. To adequately deliver the promise of …show more content…
Like the daily use of art and communication, art, daily, protects our nation from the long-term defeat in economic advancement. Seeing that the funding of art has promoted economic growth, education, and culture, it strengthens my opinion that the government should continue to allocate funds to support the artist that help broaden America’s footprint on the world. Carla Escoda once said, “Funding the arts in America should be a national priority. Bolstering national commitment to the arts will renew America 's competitive edge, and have a far-reaching influence on strategic issues of domestic and international security,” and after researching and examining the text of this course, I agree with her