The arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time or if one can afford it. Rather, paintings and poetry, music and fashion, design and dialogue, they all define who we are as a people and provide an account of our history for the next generation. Michelle Obama
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The arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time or if one can afford it. Rather, paintings and poetry, music and fashion, design and dialogue, they all define who we are as a people and provide an account of our history for the next generation. The arts open minds, promote understanding among civilizations and cultures, and help us to see the world as a whole. In this way, they encourage us not only to come together as a people but also to understand each other better. And who knows? Perhaps those now being featured in our museums will be those who will change the course of history.

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