1. The New Deal, Art and the Role of Government

2. Objectives Objectives: – 1. Identify themes in the New Deal Cultural Programs – 2. To discuss the relationship between government and the arts.

3. The Federal Government’s Role Should the federal government spend money on cultural programs? – Programs that primarily aim to promote cultural initiatives Art programs Cultural analysis (e.g., NPR) Grants for artistic or humanities-oriented initiatives, e.g. the National Endowment for the Humanities

4. New Deal Cultural Programs The FDR Administration answered “yes” to the previous question. – Many and diverse programs that dealt with culture and art Works Progress Administration – Federal Project Number 1 » Federal Theatre Program » Historical Records Survey