Government investment in the visual arts, the kind you commonly see in art galleries, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

These days, many local governments spend large portions of their budget not only on public

services

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but

also

on the visual

arts

.

Although

I agree that it is important to invest in local amenities, I do not think spending on the visual

arts

is a waste of

money

.

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essay will discuss

this

issue using examples to support arguments and demonstrate points. On the one hand, spending a significant amount of the government budget on public

services

is beneficial for society. Providing

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basic amenities,

such

as hospitals, roads, and schools, helps to determine the quality of life that most citizens will have.

For example

, studies consistently reveal that countries that spend more on schools have a population that is higher in literacy, compared to those that dedicate no

money

to education.

Therefore

, it is apparent that spending on public

services

is a worthwhile investment for the government. At the same time, visual

arts

are a form of public service, and hold more value to the public than people might at first assume. An investment in local visual

arts

can enrich the education and even the

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of a community.

For instance

, education includes classes in culture and art, and a trip to a locally funded art museum can certainly greatly enhance that aspect of learning.

Additionally

, studies have shown that adding sculptures to public spaces can increase a sense of community belonging and pride. So even if visual

arts

are not as essential of a service as the basic amenities, there is

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to funding them.

To sum up

,

although

there are clear benefits of ensuring a large amount of investment goes into public

services

, I do not believe spending

money

on the

arts

is not a waste of

money

as

this

too provides important benefits. In the future, governments should consider budgeting for both