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Apart from financially supporting arts activities throughout the country, the National Endowment for the Arts fosters greater appreciation and understanding of the arts among the American people. All Americans can benefit from knowing about the presence and contributions of artists, artistic practices, and arts organizations in their communities, and about opportunities to participate in the arts. The agency presents stories about artists, arts organizations, and arts events all over the country through our blog, audio podcast interviews, videos, and magazine. Click on links below to go to our blog, podcast, or magazine, or click this button to search for specific material.
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“Art can be a really good avenue for someone who doesn't quite have the words yet to talk about what they're going through, what they're experiencing,” said Adrian Benedict, grant director at Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit. “Art can give them an opportunity to begin to process their experience without having to have those words.”
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit members participating in art therapy. Photo courtesy of Gilda's Club Metro Detroit