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The
Arts Support Creativity and Innovation
"The
arts are a natural component to furthering this Administration's
commitment to creating more livable, walkable, environmentally
sustainable communities. They can play a key role as a partner that
is able to enhance the unique characteristics of communities and
increase our economic competitiveness through supporting creativity
and innovation."
Shaun
Donovan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development
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The Arts are Integral to
Sustainability
"The arts are integral to our
sustainability efforts in Woodbridge.
The arts help us raise awareness and educate residents about Greenable Woodbridge. The
arts increase our quality of life, which helps to attract and sustain
businesses, engage residents and bring diverse groups together."
Mayor John E. McCormac, Woodbridge Township
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The Arts are
Vital to Creating
Sustainable
Communities
Sustainable Jersey has recognized
the arts as a key component to a sustainable future. The three
pillars of sustainability are people, prosperity and planet. Arts
organizations and artists all over New Jersey contribute to them all.
What the
Arts can do for Prosperity:
-Create a culture of
creativity and innovation
-Build a creative workforce
-Contribute to the economy and quality of life
What
the Arts can do for People:
-Provide a platform for
individual and community expression
-Bring diverse groups together as equals
-Increase civic engagement
What
the Arts can do for the Planet:
-Educate about the
environment through the arts
-Reduce carbon footprint of arts events, festivals and exhibitions
-Make change to more sustainable lifestyles FUN!
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Perkins Center
for the Arts Mural Program created, "We Shall Rise," at
waterfront South in Camden.
Artist: Cesar Viveros
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Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingswood and Moorestown, a grantee of the NJ State Council on the Arts, is a great example of
an arts organization sustaining its community in multiple ways. The Collingswood location has a farmer's market
adjacent to the facility and when the market is open, the gallery is
open and classes and concerts are offered. Working with Rutgers
Agricultural Extension Service, Perkins/Moorestown has set a community
example by developing a rain garden on its property. The Camden County
Prosecutor's Office Anti-Graffitti program is a partner with the successful
Perkins Mural Program.
Both mural and community
garden projects are designed to generate community interest, engagement
and ultimately, pride. Perkins out-of-school arts program explores
personal and societal issues such as culture, identity, self-reliance,
self empowerment and alternatives to violence.
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