Why Ask For More?
The arts are much more than just fun "extra" activities for kids. Participation in the arts opens up children's worlds and minds, and offers them the skills they need for a bright future. And chances are, your kids are not getting enough art, in or out of school.
- Has your 4th grader ever taken a DANCE class or learned the basics of choreography?
- Does your 8th grader know how to play an INSTRUMENT or analyze a piece of music?
- Has your 10th grader ever acted in a PLAY or studied the motivation of a dramatic character?
- When was the last time your 12th grader went to a museum or talked about the origins of symbols in the SCULPTURE of various cultures?
A Little Art is Not Enough!
There's not enough art in our schools or in our children's lives. But ask almost any parent, and they'll say that arts education is very important to their child's well being. Which makes it so surprising that the arts have been allowed to virtually disappear from our children's learning experiences.
Did You Know?
- The arts teach kids to be more tolerant and open.
- The arts allow kids to express themselves creatively.
- The arts promote individuality, bolster self-confidence, and improve overall academic performance.
- The arts can help troubled youth, providing an alternative to delinquent behavior and truancy while providing an improved attitude towards school.
An impressive 89% of Americans believe that arts education is important enough to be taught in schools, but the sad truth is, your kids spend more time at their lockers than in arts classes. Read the facts on how arts education helps kids do better.
You Can Make It Happen!
It is the responsibility of all of us to make sure arts education flourishes throughout the country. And you have more power than you know to create opportunities for kids to experience the arts. Join The Culture House today and become a success story.
