So let’s consider what would happen if Donald J. Trump as president finally made their dreams come true. Will he really eliminate the full range of programs — from grants that have drawn criticism to those that have been more widely embraced?
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
What if Trump Really Does End Money for the Arts?
So let’s consider what would happen if Donald J. Trump as president finally made their dreams come true. Will he really eliminate the full range of programs — from grants that have drawn criticism to those that have been more widely embraced?
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The idea of a world without funding for the arts is terrifying to me. Trump has done so many terrible and unbelievable things and this actions would be just another in a long stack of reasons as to why I will never support this so called president. The examples by this author use not only intelligent and accurate imagery to describe the possible outcomes of such a federal cut, but they are also an example one and of themselves of why arts funding needs to be existence. Every image. photograph and visualization uses wittiness and talent received through art education. Think of all the things that would not exist without the arts? this website and the graphics on it would not be present. The furniture your sitting in would not be real. Not to mention all the believed to be "practical" uses of art such as the author's example of art therapy. This is all to say that I believe if Trump cuts arts funding then our world be into ruin even faster than we are already heading. The arts allow people to express their pain and emotions. A skill in this time that is very much needed.
I am in disbelief that there was even consideration to cut funding for the arts. There would be hundreds of thousands of people affected by a change that is not necessary to make. Art is something that everyone should be exposed to simply because one half of the human brain is dedicated to creativity, which centers around different forms of art. I do not think people realize to what extent this would affect the culture we are currently living in. Arts include museums, theatre, movies, tv shows, beautiful statues and so many more things that would make where we live simply less lively. While I do believe that science and math and English are very important, I think that art and art education is just as important, if not more. Art is a way for people to express themselves and think outside of the box, and without that I know many people would be lost. I also do not like the idea that art would be cut from schools, which has been a debate for a rather long time, because I do not know where I would be without high school theatre. It made me decide where I was going and it is the reason I know I will be happy for a long time. To deprive people of what they love, or maybe even not know that they love it, should not even be considered when art mainly helps society.
I get sick to my stomach when I think to myself about what the world would be like without these funds for the arts. I completely understand that people do not want their money being spent on things that they don't like. However, whether they like it or not, the arts influence everybody whether extremely conservative or extremely liberal. Art is part of our upbringing and is part of culture as a whole. People may not listen to NPR, but people should have the option to listen to NPR. Shouldn't we be allowed to have opportunities to let people explore what there is out there besides the finite? Emotionally, I cannot imagine what it would be like in the development process of childhood without arts. So much about our upbringing is oriented around the arts: Elementary school music classes, school musicals, even just the little hand turkeys that you make in kindergarten or part of what makes us more compassionate humans. I'd also like to point out that if we ever discussed cutting sports programs in public schools people would go haywire! I truly believe the claim that there is "irrational spending for the arts" is absolutely ludicrous. Art is what teaches us patients, acceptance, communication, and how to be more sympathetic person.
This really infuriates me. Those who pursue the arts are already underpaid for the work that they do, and if the government shaves down on the one period of funding that arts and humanities has, they are doing nothing but restricting American citizens from pursuing a staple of our economy: entertainment. The amount of funding that the arts receive is already so minimal. As a technology major with a drama minor, I get to see parts of both industries, and it is very evident that a lot more physical and mental labor go into the drama industry, yet drama interns are paid a considerable amount less than computer science interns. Granted, computer science is rigorous in its own right, but I would consider drama to be equally tough, just in a different way. With respect to the article, this situation of arts funding is yet another selfish, hypocritical Trump bill. As mentioned, a singular Trump hotel costs more than the national endowment for the arts. I would also like to point out that the image of the Trump supporters is very monochromatic.
There is so much evidence that art is good for the mind body and soul. Art opens your brain to make more pathways and think of things in new way that can be applied to all kinds of subjects. It is also said that looking at good art releases the same chemicals in your body as having sex, and people seem love that so why don't people love art? Yes, things can get weird and seemingly pointless, but that is the point. You're supposed to think, supposed to start conversations, supposed to feel. I understand that a lot of people see art as a waste of one's life; those who wish to pursue it are asked about back up careers, but that does not mean I understand it. We celebrate the prodigies and the geniuses that crop up, exalted to incredible levels, so why are we so hesitant to provide an opportunity for the current generation of creative geniuses to grow?
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There should be no dispute regarding the importance of an arts education. Simply none. It is statistically proven that students exposed to the arts perform (no pun intended) better in school. I was very blessed to attend an arts middle and high school and et me tell you, I have never felt more safe about expressing who I am. I understand that this is not everyone's reality but let me break it down for you.I know a number of football players that a required to take ballet classes to work on their core and their balance. I know many students who were put into arts programs to help keep them focused in a positive and proactive way rather than being exposed to things that occur in their home lives. The fact that our president- one who needs to be appealing to the masses right now rather than ignoring (which is he has done time and again with these series of protests since his election)- is absolutely appalling. If he thinks defunding the arts to build a wall or to fulfill any of his other empty campaign promises is a good idea then he is going to have a hard 4 years ( maybe less).
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