Rhode Island artists, designers, and musicians took center stage on Monday, August 18 as Sen. Reed led new National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu, the top Obama Administration arts official, on an “Art Works” tour of Rhode Island.
Arts and culture are crucial to Rhode Island’s economy and the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders. The NEA has been a critical partner in investing in creativity and innovation here in the state; NEA-supported projects have helped local artists showcase their talents and given more people of all ages an opportunity to enjoy the arts, enriching our communities and paying cultural and economic dividends.
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