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Mitt Romneyhas stated that he would eliminate funding for The
National Endowment for the Arts, PBS, and NPR
if elected. This extreme conservative has no appreciation for the arts
or American culture, despite the fact that creative people are the
backbone of this country. It’s time to fight back and prevent these
publicly funded and uniquely American organizations from being
eliminated. To do this, I’m going to use the same tactic that I used
last year (
http://bit.ly/pFIuFX) that successfully generated much press and attention in both the real and internet worlds: BY TAKING OVER THE SKIES.
*Donations can be made a several different amounts. Every Donation
Will Receive The Two “Thank you for your participation” Gifts.
-Special, Hand Signed, “Limited Time Only” Open Edition Giclee Print
On 8.5″x11″ Archival Paper Titled “#DefendTheArts”,
That Will Only Be
Available From Now Till Friday September 21st At Midnight
Handmade, “#DefendTheArts” Ribbon Pin, As A Symbol Of Your Participation In The Campaign.
*For over an hour, a fleet of skywriters will circle a major US city
(or cities, depending on the amount raised), using 250 characters to
create provocative statements that are visible from 20+ miles away. By
incorporating social media like
Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook,
I will generate global attention and direct personal involvement from
supporters of the Arts, at all levels. The more money that is generated
the more I can extend this project to other cities.
*I NEED YOUR HELP to hire the fleet and document the taking over of
the American skies. Don’t let Mitt Romney eliminate these programs that
help define our American cultural experience and that are vital to our
country’s future. #DefendTheArts
Here are just a few statistics and bullet points about Arts impact on society.
1.Stronger communities . . . University of
Pennsylvania researchers have demonstrated that a high concentration of
the arts in a city leads to higher civic engagement, more social
cohesion, higher child welfare, and lower poverty rates. A vibrant arts
community ensures that young people are not left to be raised solely in a
pop culture and tabloid marketplace.
2.Arts are an Industry . . . Arts organizations are
responsible businesses, employers, and consumers. Nonprofit arts
organizations generate $135 billion in economic activity annually,
supporting 4.1 million jobs and generating $22.3 billion in government
revenue. Investment in the arts supports jobs, generates tax revenues,
promotes tourism, and advances our creativity-based economy.
3.Arts are an export industry . . . U.S. exports of
arts goods (e.g., movies, paintings, jewelry) grew to $64 billion in
2010, while imports were just $23 billion—a $41 billion arts trade
surplus in 2010.
http://www.artsusa.org/get_involved/advocacy/public_awareness.asp
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