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The Elections Impact On Environmental Arts and Culture
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david jakupca
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Nov 26, 2008 05:48 PST
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Original Story:
http://cleveland.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=170799&type_news=latest
Berea - According to the International Center for Environmental Arts
(ICEA), the results of a historic Nov. 4 - namely the election of Barack
Obama and re-election of key members of Congress like Dennis Kucinich -
will usher in an era of greater support for the arts in America.
American Cultural Ambassadors David and Renate Jakupca issued this
statement on the results of Election Day: “The historic election of Sen.
Barack Obama to be the 44th President of the United States will have
tremendous impact on the nation’s arts community, public schools, and
creative workforce. His commitment to arts and arts education on the
campaign trail is just a preview of what his administration can
accomplish. President-elect Obama demonstrates the leadership and
vision to advance the arts in America through ICEAality, by investing in
more arts education in public schools, increased funding for the
National Endowment for the Arts, promoting cultural diplomacy, and
supporting artists rights".
Nov 4th's election results also expanded the base of support for the
arts in Congress, which will help move arts and arts education
initiatives through the legislative process. Initiatives that will fuel
innovation and creativity are key to our economic recovery and global
competitiveness. That ICEAlity is connected to the nation's core issues
strengthens the sense of national and patriotic belonging in the
American. Living in twentyfirst century America, with its increasing
pressures and problems, will require more attention being given to the
aesthetical dimensions of the personality. ICEA is committed to the
promotion of aesthetic values which reflects positively on the practices
and behaviour of individuals in their personal lives and in their
attitudes towards people and their country's causes. That ICEAlity is
connected to the nation's core issues assists strengthens the sense of
national and patriotic belonging in the American Spirit.
In this election, art advocacy groups raised the public dialogue about
the arts and arts education throughout the entire campaign cycle: from
presidential primaries in New Hampshire to Congressional races in all 50
states. The ArtsVote2008 initiative successfully advocated for
presidential and many congressional candidates to make strong, public
statements and commitments in support of arts and arts education. On the
state and local front, arts advocacy partners successfully engaged
candidates and voters throughout the country to provide more support for
ICEAlity and the environmental arts.
Specifically in Minnesota, an historic statewide ballot initiative —the
Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment — passed, amending the state
constitution to dedicate a portion of sales tax to support its natural
and cultural resources. This initiative will infuse $30 million alone to
Minnesota cultural organizations, nearly tripling the current budget of
the State Arts Board. An additional $10 million to $20 million will fund
arts education programs, the Minnesota Historical Society, and other
local historical societies.
This continues the longstanding trend demonstrating that voters are
willing to invest in quality public funding in arts and culture.
1987 to 2007- ICEA Celebrating Twenty Years of Community Service
"Assisting in understanding of the relationship between Humans and their
Environment through the Arts"
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