The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Band 9 Model Answer: INTRODUCTION Latelly, many discussions have risen whether funding for the arts in a proper use or it is better focusing on public concerns like healthcare, education, etc. It cannot be said that heath and health related services, which are most of the essential services in the country are not important, however, my perspective and the way I view the overall picture depicts the idea that the significance of the arts in nation’s ever lasting investment. BODY PARAGRAPH 1 First, support for the arts is far-reaching culturally and educationally. Artistic expression in the form of music, theatre etc. is a representation of a country and allows creativity to flourish. In other countries with less private sponsorship, many artistic institutions would not survive without government support. Furthermore, access to the arts can substantially enhance citizens' lives by promoting critical thinking, empathy and emotional intelligence; all necessary for a functioning society. Plenty of research shows that theatres perform social commentary, to which audiences attend with a reflective eye. BODY PARAGRAPH 2 First of all, there is cultural and pedagogical value to investing in the arts. Music, theatre and all that animates one’s art help to keep one’s country alive and make one innovative. And most art institutions would not be able to survive without government funding, especially in places where private sponsorship is scarce. And arts exposure can add a great deal to citizens’ lives by training them in critical thinking, empathy and emotional intelligence, which are foundational to any balanced society. Theatre performances, for example, can also be social vignettes, in which audiences examine issues of the day.BODY PARAGRAPH 3And also, the arts are economic contributors to a nation. Particularly cultural tourism provides a lot of money to the economies. Even cities like Paris or New York with thriving arts scene, receive millions of tourists each year. Governments by investing in arts and culture not only contribute to a country’s culture, they also employ people and expand tourism. So the monetary return on investments in the arts can be higher than the initial investment.BODY PARAGRAPH 4 In contrast, I concede public goods such as health care and education. But neglecting the arts in favour of these industries would be a disequilibrium of society. It is incumbent upon governments to create a halving budget in which public services and the arts are adequately funded. If ours is a culture where we only care about survival with medicine and education, and not about our culture, it can be doomed to boredom. CONCLUSION To sum it up, public services are vital, but it is also not a wasted use of government money in my opinion to promote the arts. Since both the sectors are vital for a society to develop as a whole, they should reflect it in their spending; so that the citizens can grow by contributing to both of them. _______________________________ 🔔 Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/Polyglotworks/ 🔔Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/polyglotworks/ 🔔 Twitter: / https://x.com/POLYGLOTWORKS/ 🔔Tiktok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@polyglot_works/ 🔔All Links: / https://polyglotworks.carrd.co/ 🔔WhatsApp: / https://wa.me/77075439065 🔔 Website: / https://www.polyglotworks.net/book-online @POLYGLOTWORKS _______________________________