The Arts Deserve a Place in Obama Stimulus Plan

The arts and non-profit sectors have seen a dramatic decrease in funding because of the recession, yet it has gone relatively unnoticed as the nation's attention has been fixated on other industries-specifically manufacturing and finance. Now many are calling for a piece of the Obama stimulus package to keep arts funding from disappearing completely. Sunday's New York Times outlines the goals that those in the art world are seeking to survive during this economic climate. Take a look and deduce your own thoughts on what President Obama should do with culture and arts in the United States. What do you think? Have you seen the economic climate effecting arts in your area? In your business? Do share your thoughts with us.