Should taxes support the arts?

Yes, American tax dollars must be used to help support the arts Yes, American tax dollars should go towards the funding of national art museums. The arts in general, and specifically national art museums, are integral parts of our national pride and linked very closely to a well-rounded education for our nation's young people. read more

DAVID SAWERS 1. Introduction GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS is now regarded as a normal feature of central or local government expenditure in most Western countries. But it is only in the last 50 years that British governments have adopted the role of subsidiser rather than occasional patron of the arts. read more