In his first foray as governor, Sam Brownback has proposed the Kansas Arts Commission be eliminated.
Instead, it should become a private function, for which Brownback has suggested a $200,000 send-off.
At first glance, the move seems prudent. Many consider the arts nonessential, if not draining to an economy.
TRUTH IS, the arts are big business for Kansas and support the livelihood of 37,000 people across the state.
Kansas, in fact, is known as a cottage industry of artistic talent, particularly photography, painting and textile arts such as weaving. According to the…
