Richard Kessler and Kira Raffel, of the Center for Arts Education, and Arts & Preservation Committee co-chair Laura Ludwig discuss issues facing the restoration of quality arts programming in schools.
New York City’s history is written in its buildings, streets and neighborhoods. They embody our heritage and contribute greatly to the character of the City. The Women’s City Club takes an interest in our many historic sites and structures, especially those without landmark protection.
When development threatens to damage or destruct unprotected landmarks, we often collaborate with preservation groups to ensure their survival for future generations. For example, we testified before the City Planning Commission to oppose development of a hotel/condominium and exhibition space proposed by the Museum of Modern Art and Hines Corporation, given its size and situation on the block. The Commission subsequently mandated a reduction in height.
The arts, too, are vital to our heritage and have made New York City a cultural capital of the world. We advocate for the health and preservation of the arts, the presence of art in public spaces to benefit all New Yorkers, and an arts curriculum in our public schools. Recently we endorsed the Center for Arts Education’s campaign to ensure dedicated funding for arts education. Many young people are artists in the making, and all students stand to gain in other academic subjects when exposed to the arts.
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