This report is based on 1,059 telephone interviews with adult Americans 18 years of age and older. The interviews took place between October 14 and 29, 1992. Americans on this subject. The report makes the following conclusion: The American public understand and acknowledges the relevance and the positive impact of the arts and humanities. They are good for the society and satisfying to the individual. They bring people together and help to improve the quality and appreciation of life. However, regardless of all the benefits they see, many Americans have not incorporated the arts and humanities into their daily lives.

They often cite the obstacles of lack of time, money and accessibility of activities that prevent greater participation. These obstacles can be diminished by a number of actions. They include a broadening of the understanding that the arts and humanities include every day activities like playing a musical instrument, reading, and discussing history or politics. It can also include highlighting select television programs and free local community events. Commissioned by the National Cultural Alliance and conducted by Research and Forecasts, Inc.

The National Cultural Alliance (NCA) is a coalition of 45 national humanities and arts organizations representing 23,000 cultural institutions in the U.S. Founded in 1990 by nine arts and humanities service organizations, NCA has initiated a multi-year public awareness campaign targeted to the general public, The arts and humanities. There's something in it for you. One of the major goals is to build an understanding among all Americans of the importance and availability of the arts and humanities in their daily lives.

CONTENTS
Introduction.
Summary of key findings.
Conclusions. 

  1. Role of the arts and humanities in society.
  2. Involvement in the arts and humanities.
  3. Defining the arts and humanities.
  4. Experiencing the arts and humanities.
  5. The role of the arts and humanities in the lives of America's children.
  6. Impact of television.
  7. Results of involvement with the humanities.
  8. Performance of groups in promoting arts and humanities.
  9. Desired career.
10. Break-offs.
11. Media habits.
12. Dimensions of the analysis.
13. Technical appendix.
14. Questionnaire.

This report is based on 1,059 telephone interviews with adult Americans 18 years of age and older. The interviews took place between October 14 and 29, 1992. Americans on this subject. The report makes the following conclusion: The American public understand and acknowledges the relevance and the positive impact of the arts and humanities.