The arts are an even better barometer of what is happening in our world than the stock market or the debates in congress. Hendrik Willem Van Loon artbarometercongress Change image and share on social
The arts are an integral part of the city's economic progress. Karen Kain artcityeconomic Change image and share on social
The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake. Kurt Vonnegut artbadlybearable Change image and share on social
The arts are not just instantaneous pleasure - if you don't like it, the artist is wrong. I belong to the generation which says if you don't like it, you don't understand and you ought to find out. Ethel Barrymore artartistbelong Change image and share on social
The arts are part of the fiber of American society and should get Federal support. Itzhak Perlman americanartfederal Change image and share on social
The arts are very alive in Ireland, so that had its influence on me. But I consider myself European, really. Michael Fassbender alivearteuropean Change image and share on social
The arts are weapons of understanding and weapons of happiness. Richard Eyre arthappinessunderstand Change image and share on social
The arts, as a reflection of human existence at its highest, have always and spontaneously lived up to this demand of plenitude. No mature style of art in any culture has ever been simple. Rudolf Arnheim artculturedemand Change image and share on social
The arts can play a vital role in revitalizing neighborhoods, using and improving vacant space, bringing new jobs and new sense of opportunity, and improving public safety by generating more foot traffic and more eyes on the street. Gavin Newsom artbringeye share on social
The arts capture our insecurities, quicken our instincts, guide us through threats. They help us know ourselves. They help us know each other. They help us know better. Agnes Gund artcaptureguide Change image and share on social
