Why the Arts?
Do you have art in your home? Does it bring you joy? Spark your imagination? In a similar way, we want to bring more art to the City of Roswell. But art does more than create happy feelings. Research shows that when a city invests in the arts, there’s a measurable social, educational and economic return. Thriving arts and culture draw crowds – increasing the number of visitors, attracting new residents and increasing foot traffic and interaction among people. The arts signal that our Roswell is a healthy and vibrant place to live, which can increase the value of our homes and businesses.
The Arts are not an extra, they are not disposable, and they are not on the periphery of our daily lives. The strategic placement and utilization of the Arts determines the quality of our daily lives. The Arts play a critical role in the overall social and economic health of our community.
And we’re in good company – there are over 4,300 local arts agencies in the United States all with the same mission of bringing vibrancy and social engagement to their communities.