susan loughran. >> certainly the arts are first up on the chopping block.ially in times of economic difficulties, i think the arts have a great power. in some ways people look to the arts and they want to be entertained. they have an inspiring and provide the kind of support that people need in hard economic times. but i don't think that hard economic times are good for the arts. and the arts really are more about your soul and your heart rather than things that are lucrative like money-making things. it's not that kind of a feel. people with dreams and energy, that's very inspiring. i count myself blessed to be a teacher and to be a teacher in the arts. >> the arts of america are so strong that inspite of the recent economic recession, the arts are still able to thrive. ♪ ♪