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How important to you are each of
the following (from 1 – not at all
important to 7- very important)?
- Developing your creativity
- Discovering new artists and new
works of arts
- Having a spiritual life
- Feeling the extremities of emotion
through art
- Adopting new technologies as
quickly as possible
USA (Great Philadelphia, 2010)
Please tell us to which degree you
agree or disagree with each of the
following statements:
- The arts contribute to the
education and development of
children
- The arts promote the
understanding of other people and
different cultures
- The arts contribute to the
education and development of
adults
- The arts are important source of
pride for our community
- The arts contribute to the local
economy
- It is very important to me that my
home city (or the nearest city to my
home) is considered a cultural
center.
USA (Greater Philadelphia) 2007
Map 8a. Perception of the arts and enjoyment of artistic and cultural activities
Do the arts help you to… (Strongly agree / Somewhat agree /
Somewhat disagree / Strongly disagree / Not sure)
- See things from other people’s perspective?
- Think more imaginatively?
- Leave your daily life behind?
Does creative work help you to…
Express your feelings or ideas?
Have a sense of accomplishment?
Create something others might enjoy?
Perfect your skills
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USA 2005
Attitudes towards the Arts:
- Exposure to the arts broadens my mind and
encourages me to be more creative
- Arts event and activities have enriched the
quality of my life
- Attending / Participating in arts events and
activities that reflect Singapore's culture
enhances my sense of belonging to Singapore
Singapore 2009