Issues Relating to the Arts

This page offers an easy way for policymakers to access research and analysis on the Arts that is relevant to current Congressional agendas. For more in-depth information, visit The Arts Research Area. For additional information, to request documents, or to arrange a briefing, contact the RAND Office of Congressional Relations at ocr@rand.org or (703) 413-1100 x5395.

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View More »Congressional Briefings

For more information on these and other Congressional briefings, contact the Office of Congressional Relations.

Gifts of the Muse: Reframing the Debate About the Benefits of the Arts

Presented by Kevin McCarthy
February 15, 2005
4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
2154 Rayburn House Office Building

View More »Publication Profiles

The following PDF publication profiles list relevant research studies in various areas of public policy interest, creating a quick and easy reference guide of research in that area.

Highlights of RAND Research on the Arts

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View More »Recent Findings

Public and Private Collaboration Can Provide Arts Education, Aid Child Development — Jun. 18, 2008

Amid cutbacks in school arts education funding, public and private organizations in six urban regions have collaborated to expand access to arts learning for children in and outside of public school.

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The Arts Debate: What do People Value About the Arts? — Mar. 29, 2008

In 2006 and 2007, Arts Council England ran a large inquiry called 'the arts debate'. A summary of the feedback from this inquiry offers insight into what people value about the arts and what principles should guide publicly funded arts organizations.

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