Passage of Question 5 will authorize the state to issue bonds of $10 million to continue the Cultural Arts and Economy Grant program administered by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, and to support specific capital projects at the Tomaquag Museum, Newport Contemporary Ballet, and Trinity Repertory Company.

These bonds are sound investments in the state’s vibrant arts & cultural community – a community that has served as a job-creating economic engine for Rhode Island for many years. 

Complete this form to add your organization's name to the Coalition in support of Question 5. 

The Rhode Island Coalition for Arts & Preservation is a coalition of arts and historic preservation organizations from across Rhode Island working together in support of Question 5, a bond referendum that will be on the statewide ballot on Tuesday, November 5. Approving Question 5 would authorize bonds totaling $10 million to support arts facilities operating across the state.