# Seven-in-ten Americans say participating in the arts builds community cohesion

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## Reading

In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 73% of Americans agreed that participating in the arts builds social cohesion in their community.

About a quarter disagreed (27%).

## Topline

Participating in the arts builds social cohesion in my community.

73% of Americans say participating in the arts builds community cohesion.

- Agree: 73.0%
- Disagree: 27.0%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2024-11-19 → 2024-11-22
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.4%
- Module: B
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-apha-2024.tiiny.co#arts-and-social-cohesion](https://verasight-apha-2024.tiiny.co#arts-and-social-cohesion)

## Citation

Verasight APHA Omnibus Survey #2024-122, fielded November 19-22, 2024, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.4%.

Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-apha-2024.tiiny.co#arts-and-social-cohesion](https://verasight-apha-2024.tiiny.co#arts-and-social-cohesion)