A survey of American adults found that:
91% believe the arts are part of a well-rounded K–12 education.
94% believe it's important for elementary and middle school students to receive education in the arts. (93% say so for high schoolers.)
72% believe the arts unify communities.
81% say the arts are "a positive experience in a troubled world."
Source: "Americans Speak Out About the Arts," 2018. Americans for the Arts.