Culture 3: Organizations & Institutions

UTAH WILL NURTURE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS

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The people of Utah have a long tradition of supporting cultural activities and organizations. The State carries on this tradition through grants, material loans, and support of local boards and committees designed to build and foster history and the arts within local communities. • Most Utahns live in an area with an established board or commission to address cultural needs. • During fiscal year 2001, the Utah Arts Council awarded $1.9 million in grants to promote cultural activities. • In-kind financial support provided to cultural programs leveraged by funding from the Utah Arts Council has grown from $5.6 million in 1990 to $11.8 million in 2001, an increase of 110.7%. Looking Ahead: The Department of Community and Economic Development will continue to provide grants to artists and cultural organizations that promote, preserve, and cultivate Utah's cultural resources.

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