What importance do cultural institutions have on the vitality in your community?

This answer depends on the community. I come from one with an established art museum and with cultural fairs almost evrey months. This helps to build a closer community for us. By allowing others to see parts of someone's culture it not only builds awareness and is less likely to be criticized but allows others to feel included as they get to share their traditions. The art museum brings in pieces from all over the world and is constantly being changed out. To help bring in the younger generations they include play stations and art they have made in the schools. The cultural institutions in short build up the community and bring it closer for mine. 

I come from one with an established art museum and with cultural fairs almost evrey months. This helps to build a closer community for us.