Bill Overview
Title: Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022
Description: This bill establishes an Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Program to increase engagement with public and nonprofit entities (including faith-based and community-based organizations that serve and are led by people of color) in supporting arts and humanities projects that directly combat systemic racism through the arts and humanities. The National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities shall carry out this program. The bill also provides for a competitive grant program for the creation and expansion of programs to support public and nonprofit arts and humanities organizations that directly combat systemic racism through the arts and humanities.
Sponsors: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals worldwide involved in or impacted by arts and humanities projects combating systemic racism
Estimated Size: 150000000
- The bill aims to increase engagement with public and nonprofit entities, including faith-based and community-based organizations led by people of color, which means it targets diverse communities who use or benefit from these services.
- Arts and humanities projects combating systemic racism will impact individuals within both the arts community and those experiencing systemic racism, indicating a wide range of societal beneficiaries.
- Considering the global presence of communities impacted by systemic racism and involved in arts and humanities, the global population touched by this initiative could be extensive.
- The cultural and artistic sectors worldwide that pursue nonprofit and public projects could be transformed in a way that influences how systemic racism is addressed globally.
Reasoning
- The target population includes groups directly involved in the arts and humanities sectors, especially those addressing systemic racism.
- The policy is likely to benefit communities of color, artists, academics, and organizations tackling systemic racism through arts and public projects.
- The federal budget allocation limits the number of programs and individuals that can be directly influenced, but it is still significant in promoting the aims of equity and racial justice through arts and humanities.
Simulated Interviews
Museum Curator (New York, NY)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy could bring much-needed funding to expand our museum's outreach and community engagement programs.
- By supporting efforts to address systemic racism, we can facilitate more inclusive and diverse exhibitions.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
Film Producer (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- We struggle to fund documentary projects that voice minority issues. This policy could be a total game changer by providing resources.
- Having the ability to tell more stories could influence public perception and understanding of racial issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Community Arts Organizer (Chicago, IL)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This initiative can make a real difference in establishing consistent support for indigenous arts.
- It’ll be great to finally see Native voices uplifted consistently in arts programs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
Art Teacher (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 12.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- With this support, I could expand my after-school programs to reach more kids of color.
- Arts have a powerful role in education, and this could help bridge some gaps in learning disparities.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
Musician (Houston, TX)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 6.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Grants from this policy can help artists like me to continue producing impactful music.
- It’s a step toward ensuring our voices are heard and our work reaches broader audiences.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Community Leader (Mobile, AL)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Having funding available could significantly help in preserving and promoting African American history here.
- This funding can strengthen the community's sense of identity and place.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 3 |
Digital Artist (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 27 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This bill will offer new opportunities to digital artists exploring themes of racial justice.
- It’s great to see the arts being recognized as a vehicle for social change.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Storyteller (Santa Fe, NM)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Stories are an important part of our culture, and this funding could help preserve our traditions.
- I hope this policy recognizes the value of traditional storytelling and its role in systemic racism.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Writer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 44 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s crucial for the arts to tackle systemic issues, but I wonder how the policy will balance funding among different artistic expressions.
- This could allow for more collaborations and reaching audiences that wouldn’t engage otherwise.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Gallery Owner (Detroit, MI)
Age: 48 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy will strengthen not only our gallery but the local talent it promotes by allowing us to expand exhibitions.
- It’s a rare chance to put Black artists front and center.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 3 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $30000000 (Low: $20000000, High: $40000000)
Year 2: $31000000 (Low: $21000000, High: $42000000)
Year 3: $32000000 (Low: $22000000, High: $43000000)
Year 5: $34000000 (Low: $23000000, High: $45000000)
Year 10: $36000000 (Low: $25000000, High: $47000000)
Year 100: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Key Considerations
- Broad social impacts of the program may lead to improved community relationships and heightened awareness of systemic inequities.
- Economic and social benefits may take several years to manifest as the programs develop, expand, and achieve their goals.
- To maximize impact, careful monitoring and evaluation will be crucial to ensure funds are being effectively used to combat systemic racism.
- The allocation of funding will need to be careful and precise to reach the diverse communities intended by the bill's design.