3 Reasons why YOU should sponsor arts programs in Rio Rancho!

1. Today, people can live almost anywhere they want to for work so then it comes down to where do people want to live? Study after study shows that communities that have a vibrant arts scene, including galleries, museums, public art, live-performance opportunities and venues, and a strong collection of individual artists, draw people to them. And when the arts scene is vibrant, independent restaurants, pubs, breweries, shops, and other locally made businesses pop up, which creates an even bigger draw. This is all a priority for many young people and is often one of the big differences between relocating or not.
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​2. A community’s overall health can be judged by how successful the arts are. Despite the overwhelming number of studies that prove how valuable investing in the arts is at every stage of life and across every spectrum, when budgets get tight or cuts have to be made, the arts are almost always the first to go. So when a city or a business has made significant investments in the arts and they are thriving, it’s often a sure sign that the rest of the community or business is doing well, too.

3. We know that businesses carefully vet communities for their viability to fill positions before expanding or relocating. The arts play a major role in that decision because, with a strong arts scene, it’s easier to attract talent from the outside, particularly those with families who are looking for how they will integrate into a new community.