When The Democratic Party Platform for 2012 was unveiled yesterday in Charlotte, it included the following under the "Greater Together: Strengthening the American Community" section:

"Arts and Culture. Democrats are proud of our support for arts funding and education. We are committed to continuing the policies and programs that have already done so much for our creative arts industry and economy. Investment in the arts strengthens our communities and contributes to our nation'€™s rich cultural heritage. We will continue to support public funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and for programs providing art and music education in primary and secondary schools. The entire nation prospers when we protect and promote the unique and original artistic and cultural contributions of the women and men who create and preserve our nation'€™s heritage."

The Americans for the Arts Action Fund has requested that arts and culture language be included in the party's platform during the 2008 and 2012 election cycles and this is the sector's second-straight appearance for arts and culture in the platform.

As with the Republican National Convention in Tampa, the Arts Action Fund is also hosting ArtsJam and ArtsSpeak events today in Charlotte. For more information, visit the Arts Action Fund website.