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"American Canvas" from the National Endowment for the Arts

In 1996, the Arts Endowment became a catalyst for a national discussion on enriching our cultural legacy to future generations through community nurturing of the arts. The Endowment went into large and small communities around the country and met with representatives of all aspects of civic and social life. The American Canvas, as this intiative came to be called, was a great vehicle for sharing ideas and information on the issues vital to sustain and advance the arts in this country.

	Recognize America's place among the great cultures of the world through artistic and cultural celebration at the turn of the century.		Support and develop broad-reaching policy and services that ensure greater access to the arts and cultural heritage for all Americans.
	Share resources and broaden citizen exposure to the arts in order to strengthen, revitalize and promote communities.		Recognize the unique opportunities the arts provide to America's communities and take responsibility for making the arts part of developing solutions in response to community needs.
	Ensure that the arts are an integral part of the education system by recognizing the unique role of the arts as a resource for engaging students and developing skills necessary to compete in the information age that will expand in the 21st century.		Expand the description of the arts to be more inclusive of the broad array of cultural activities that the American public experiences and appreciates.
	Design community development plans which recognize the competitive and cultural advantages that the arts bring to the economic, social, and imaginative life of communities and their citizens.		Mobilize at the local, state, regional and national levels to express the value of the arts to society and to ensure an arts legacy for future generations.
	Develop partnerships within government and with the private and non-profit sectors that enhance the quality of life for all Americans by integrating arts and cultural opportunities in their decision-making and services.		Support the vital role of government in ensuring that the arts play an increasing part in the lives and education of our citizens and in strengthening America's communities.