The Public Life of the Arts in AmericaArt and entertainment constitute Americas second largest export. Most Americans96%, to be exactare somehow involved in the arts, whether as audience participants, hobbyists, or via broadcast, recording, video, or the Internet. The contribution of the arts to the U. S. economy is stunning: the nonprofit arts industry alone contributes over 857 billion dollars per year, and Americas fine and performing arts enjoy world class status. Despite its size,