The resolution introduced on March 20, 2025, designates March 21, 2025, as West Virginia Arts Day at the Legislature. It highlights the significant role that the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, along with the State Arts Office and the Commission on the Arts, play in supporting arts programs, organizations, and individual artists across all 55 counties. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the arts in enhancing the quality of life in West Virginia by contributing to the creative economy, enriching civic life, boosting tourism, and positively impacting education.
Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the intrinsic value of the arts in fostering creativity, discipline, and cultural understanding among residents. It encourages all citizens to celebrate and promote the arts and culture within the state, recognizing their vital role in the community and family life. The resolution concludes by directing the Clerk to send a copy to the Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, reinforcing the commitment to support and elevate the arts in West Virginia.