Achievement Quote by Gutzon Borglum

American art ought to be monumental, in keeping with American life.

— Gutzon Borglum

I just feel that art is more important than ever, that art is something that can unify us, that can make America stronger.

— Hector Tobar

There is only one reason for art in America, and that is that the people of America learn the means of expressing themselves in…

— Robert Henri

The arts in America exist in spite of America, not because of America.

— Henry Rollins

American art, like America, must wait and live a while longer.

— Raoul Dufy

I appreciate America as being the most artistic nation because of its diversity.

— Peter Max

Making art in America is about saving one's soul.

— Charles Simic

Our Nation has a diverse and extremely rich cultural heritage. It is a source of pride and strength to millions of Americans who look…

— Gerald R. Ford

All I want to do is make sure that art is available to all Americans in a participatory way, whether you engage in the…

— Jane Alexander

Of course, it is well to go abroad and see the works of the old masters, but Americans... must strike out for themselves, and…

— Thomas Eakins

Great American art needs the idea of uninterrupted spaces, like a loft, which itself is something very American.

— Renzo Piano

Let those flatter, who fear: it is not an American art. To give praise where it is not due, might be well from the…

— Thomas Jefferson