Ravi Rajan emphasizes the essential role of art in a community’s health in that it is “a historical record and a way to engage the next generation; a way to mirror the actions and events of our society through those who experience and are affected by them, especially the most vulnerable and disenfranchised; a way to give voice to anyone with a desire and something to say.” Therefore, increasing the budget for public arts would create more opportunities and resources for minority and disadvantaged communities.

As the NEA was founded to “nurture American creativity, to elevate the nation’s culture, and to sustain and preserve the country’s many artistic traditions” (Horwitz), minority arts organizations are essential resources to training diverse artists and aid in building new audiences in the arts. Therefore, stable sources of funding play a vital role in promoting creativity to diverse cultures and communities.

For most of these minority arts organizations, their growth is especially crucial as their programming serves as a major platform for them to voice and represent the diverse perspectives of their specific communities. Not only that, stimulating conversation on political and social issues through the arts empowers these communities as it enables them to actively facilitate higher cultural understanding and acceptance among other communities.