Kansas

Why the Arts Matter in Kansas

Updated in 2024 with latest data from the BEA (2022 data), NEA, and state arts leadership.

“In an economic environment where increasing numbers of people can choose a place to live before looking for a job, it is as important to attract and retain talent as it is to attract and retain businesses. Public funding allows for innovation in applying arts and cultural resources towards ever changing social and economic challenges that demand creative solutions. This investment affirms our belief that any issue our communities face is more effectively and efficiently addressed when the arts are at the table.”

—Larry Meeker, Chair, KCAIC