In tandem with its 50th anniversary, Americans for the Arts has published a ten year study (1998 — 2008) evaluating the health of the arts industry in the United States called the National Arts Index. The first of its kind, this study was designed to measure 76 national-level research indicators which were broken into nine [...]

In Stephany Rigoni’s letter to the editor in the Daily Herald, Ms. Rigoni points out the decrease in art education and it’s effect on students. Please read below…what do you think about the public education in your area? Are your schools funding art education? Are they providing art supplies to support the teachers?
“As a product of [...]

Sir Ken Robinson, a British author and expert in the areas of creativity and innovation, is a strong proponent of overhauling the current public education system to create an environment that better inspires and nurtures creativity in every child. Earlier this year, he participated in a Q&A session sponsored by TED and Reddit. To see [...]

In an article published last week in the San Angelo Standard Times, Christy Youker addresses how science can inspire art.
“The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts always has emphasized the art in our community, including our natural surroundings. SAMFA celebrates this in many ways, whether it is through our annual Eco Fair event or through [...]

Have you been to TED.com?  This is a great site with great information. Astronaut Mae Jemison speaks with passion about her belief in teaching arts and sciences together.
“Mae Jemison is a poster child for an education that combines arts and sciences. As she says, “I always knew I’d go to space.” Trained as an engineer, [...]

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
3 [...]

School is back in session and we all have hopes of learning successes. Those of us who support ART in school as an important part of learning support many programs that promote ART as a key tool for learning.
Bette Fetter, CEO and Founder of Young Rembrandt’s Inc. comments “There is a lot of talk in [...]

Parents of the children at Highland Park Elementary in Salt Lake City are joining forces in an attempt to preserve their art programs. After the $16 million program faced severe budget cuts last year, parents are afraid the program may shut down if the state passes further budget cuts this year.
The Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning [...]

A group of youth offenders in the UK spent this summer participating in an arts program designed to provide an alternative to continual law breaking. Courses in painting, fashion, dance, and drama gave these troubled youth a productive outlet to channel their energy and a distraction from the temptation to break the law. Seven out [...]

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 [...]