Abstract
The national government's attitude toward the arts changed in the 1930's to reflect a broader conception of the government's proper role in society. President Roosevelt was personally involved in trying to shape the policies of Federal One as the Arts Projects were known. The Arts Projects were designed as a relief project and levels of competence varied within and between projects. Nevertheless, the Federal Art Project maintained a fairly high level of staff competence. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) Arts projects began at a time of high popularity for the Roosevelt Administration, and although critics denounced the program, they lacked the power to damage it. Internal and external organizational pressures interfered with the complete attainment of the goals of the Arts Projects. The WPA years represented the highest point of government support for the arts, but the support emanated from a need for economic recovery, rather than from any deeply held societal value in support of the arts.
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