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Arts in Education
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Hannibal Arts Council, in partnership with the Riedel Foundation,
Missouri Arts Council, and Hannibal schools, presents a series
of art programs every year. The Hannibal Arts Council believes
in arts education and certainly wish to make sure that, in addition
to the already strong school art programs, we compliment and
add to the students’ experiences in the arts.
“From music and dance, to painting and sculpting, the arts
allow us to explore new worlds and to view life from another
perspective. They also encourage individuals to sharpen their
skills and abilities, and to nurture their imagination and intellect.”
 Art.
Why ask for more? The arts are much more than just a fun “extra”
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 workshop or class, or learned
the basics of an art form?
- 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, musical or studied
the motivation of a dramatic character?
- When was the last time your 12th grader went to a museum or
gallery, or talked about symbolism in the art of various cultures?
A little art is not enough! Make room for art in our schools
or in our children’s lives. 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 diminished 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 toward 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. Arts education helps kids do better.
Art. Ask for more!
*Article based upon information from Americans
for the Arts.
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