This document makes the holistic case for supporting arts and culture by providing examples of how it benefits culture, education, society, and the economy. It highlights arts organizations that preserve cultural heritage and provide access to the arts, as well as education programs that teach music, dance, and creative skills. Examples also show how the arts can help former prisoners develop skills and support well-being in healthcare settings. The document argues that arts and culture are not just for the elite but fuel the broader economy, and that cities' innovative potential lies in the creative union of technology, arts and civic life. It invites the reader to consider how these concepts interconnect and which policies should result.