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"It is our belief that, through the arts, children learn creativity, communication, self-confidence, self-expression, values, higher-order thinking skills, and a basic joy for work. We aim to continue to provide quality arts education in music, theater, dance, and visual arts to the best of our ability."-Elementary School Principal, Brooklyn
Annual Arts in Schools Report 2007-2008, New York City Department of Education,
October 2008

Artists by State:
New York has more total artists per 10,000 people than any other state.
Tennessee has more musicians per 10,000 people than any other state.
Vermont has more writers and authors per 10,000 people than any other state.
National Endowment for the Arts, Artists in the Workforce, June 2008


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