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The Arts. Changing Lives!. (Insert name/logo here). (Insert organization name here). (Insert presenter name, title here) (Insert mission statement here). (Insert organization name here). (Insert program information and photos here). How do we operate. Funding and support from
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The Arts. Changing Lives! (Insert name/logo here)
(Insert organization name here) • (Insert presenter name, title here) • (Insert mission statement here)
(Insert organization name here) • (Insert program information and photos here)
How do we operate • Funding and support from • Tennessee Arts Commission • Tennesseans for the Arts • Generous corporate and personal gifts from people like you • (Insert other here)
Did you know? • The arts are funded when you buy or renew most specialty and/or customized license plate • More than 150 styles to choose from • 90% ($30.75) of the additional $35.00 is allocated to the Tennessee Arts Commission
Did you know? • The arts are changing lives in Education Students with four years of music coursework scored an average of 49 points higher on combined verbal and math portions of the SAT. –The College Board, National Association for Music Education Visual arts students score an average of 47 points higher on the math and 31 points higher on the verbal sections of the SAT. – The College Board
Did you know? • The arts are changing lives through Tourism Museums and cultural events rank 3rd and 4th among American’s favorite tourist attractions (behind shopping and outdoor activities and ahead of beaches sports, gambling, and amusement parks). – Travel Industry Association of America
Did you know? • The arts are changing lives through Business and Economic Development “Support for the arts is a workforce issue for companies. The arts develop the kind of thinker businesses must more of to remain competitive.” The non-profit arts industry alone generates $26.8 billion annually and supports 1.3 million jobs in the U.S. – Arts and Business Quarterly
What can you do? • Get going! • Become an advocate for the arts • Buy a specialty and/or customized license plate • Encourage others to do so as well
What can you do? • Join Tennesseans for the Arts • Learn how to communicate with your elected officials • Encourage others in your community to join TFTA, there is strength in numbers • Visit www.tn4arts.org
What can you do? • Participate in the arts • Buy a ticket and attend an event • Take a child with you • Purchase art for your home or office
What can you do? • Give of Yourself • Donate your time to arts-related causes, groups or events • Donate money to an arts program