Time and time again, research shows how crucial the arts are in helping a child’s development. According to Americans for the Arts, children who are involved in some form of art for at least three hours on three days of the week for a year are:

4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
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In today’s world of educational cut backs in the arts, necessity has become the mother of invention. Many parents are recognizing the positive impact art has in their children’s lives and its ability to build creative and critical thinking skills.
Says Barbara Martin, Alfond curator of education at the Museum of Fine Arts, “Think about opportunities [...]

12 Ways Artists Can “Go Greener”
By Diana Moses Botkin
It’s human nature to want to leave a legacy, and many artists feel this strongly. But passing on a legacy of beautiful art needn’t also mean leaving behind a toxic mess that hurts our environment.
Can artists avoid contributing to pollution by “going greener”? What does this mean? [...]