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If you have to choose between funding art or fixing up water treatment plants, bridges, and emergency services, you pick the latter. Residents should get the basic necessities first and foremost. That does not mean art isn't important, but it should be held off of until the essentials are taken care of.

Art does not come cheap, but according to a study and community experience, art can bring a community together, create a positive image, attract people to your area, and give local artists a nice source of income. The best way to fund art is to put it aside one to two percent in big projects like roads, bridges, and transit systems. This allows art to be put into an area without having to fight a bigger budget for something more necessary. New buildings, roads, and transit systems could also be slightly nicer to look at for a small price.

The art funded should also be transparent and allow the community to vote on what is and is not approved. People are more likely to support art that brings value and history to a place, and knows that if they don't approve a bill, their voice is being heard. Having the essentials taken care of is crucial for any area.

To sum it all up, fund the essentials, fund small percentages for bigger projects, allow outside funding, and have transparency. Art is important, but not when the water won't work.

Communities should regard public art and public infrastructure as investments that support each other-rather than competing interests-whenever possible, while still focusing on safety and fundamental functionality on limited budgets.

Begin with the assumption that foundation infrastructure is the priority. Water, roadways, bridges, fire and police services, public health - all of these safeguard lives and bolster economic investment. It's hard to argue against redirecting funds to art when an area is suffering from deferred maintenance or safety concerns. People want the basics first.

But art isn't a luxury. Study after study and local experience demonstrate that public art boosts identity, draws people, encourages local artists and makes a place feel loved. The best strategy is integration.

Several cities have "percent for art" programs in which one or two percent of the budget for capital projects (roads, bridges, park investments) is dedicated to the arts.

This ensures a proportionate share of arts funding, connects it to projects that are already in progress and avoids competing with these projects directly for funding. A new bridge, transit station, or plaza can be designed with care and make a difference at low additional cost.

Importance of transparency and engagement: Residents should be part of the conversation about what is funded, through transparent budgeting and decision making processes. People prefer to see their tax dollars funding local history and values, and fixing infrastructure before funding the arts.

Lastly, spread the money around. Grants, private donations, business sponsorships and arts endowments can fund projects that do not come from road or utility budgets. Temporary art installations and mural programs are some inexpensive ideas.

-2 In a nutshell: Fund basics, incorporate art into capital projects via small contingencies, leverage other people's money and empower residents to set priorities. This is the core premise of balancing technology with culture.