The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CULTURAL
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The straight part
We know that "connected with arts, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case connected with arts, perhaps = cultural.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CULTURAL mean?
CULTURAL adjective- Pertaining to culture.