93% of Americans believe that art classes and lessons are detrimental to giving a well-rounded education to students. (According to a June 2005 Harris Poll) Researchers tell us that getting an early start in the arts can make a real difference in the lives of children. Furthermore, adults can benefit from art as well! Participation in the arts is important. Research shows that the benefits of early arts education extend way beyond providing a creative outlet for children. Arts education can help develop:
- Imagination
- Cognitive skills
- Creative abilities
- Problem solving
- Fine motor skills
- Language
- Social skills
- Sense of time and place
- Focusing
- Listening
- Risk taking
- Tolerance
- Uniqueness
- And more...
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