Arts and Learning

There have been several reports researching the importance of arts on learning One report “The Champions of Change: The Impact of Arts on Learning” was initiated to research the impact of art experiences on young people. It found that “involvement with the arts provides unparalleled opportunities for learning, enabling young people to reach and attain higher levels of achievement.”

The report showed that performance on standardized academic testing was significantly higher for those who were involved in arts education.

According to America for the Arts, experience and exploration in the arts has the following advantages:

• The arts teach kids to be more tolerant and open;
• The arts allow kids to express themselves creatively;
• The arts promote individuality;
• The arts bolster self-confidence;
• The arts improve overall academic performance;
• The arts can help troubled youth by providing alternatives to delinquent behavior.