Research done by the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program in Utah schools shows children who have exposure to the arts as part of their curriculum outperform their counterparts on an academic level by 18-27% on standardized tests in both language and mathematic disciplines.
Students learn to become sustained, self-directed learners from exposure to arts experiences and immersion in arts education. Further, these ‘arts-rich’ students show increased levels of creativity, confidence, and self-esteem.
Arts education and participation prepares children for the future. In 2008 America’s creative industries formed our nation’s leading export sector with over $60 billion in annual overseas sales. The non-profit arts industry generates $134 billion annually in economic activity and supports 4.85 million jobs. The arts account for 6% of the U.S. gross national product, more than the construction industry for example. Creative and open-minded employees are premium in any industry, however. Critical thinking, situation-analysis, risk-taking and being open to multiple solutions are just a few essential skills children learn with exposure to arts.
Students learn to become sustained, self-directed learners from exposure to arts experiences and immersion in arts education. Further, these ‘arts-rich’ students show increased levels of creativity, confidence, and self-esteem.
Arts education and participation prepares children for the future. In 2008 America’s creative industries formed our nation’s leading export sector with over $60 billion in annual overseas sales. The non-profit arts industry generates $134 billion annually in economic activity and supports 4.85 million jobs. The arts account for 6% of the U.S. gross national product, more than the construction industry for example. Creative and open-minded employees are premium in any industry, however. Critical thinking, situation-analysis, risk-taking and being open to multiple solutions are just a few essential skills children learn with exposure to arts.
93%
agree the arts are vital to provding a well-rounded education for children
86%
agree the arts encourages and assists in the improvement
of a child's attitudes toward shool.
83%
believe that arts helps teach children to communicate effectively
