"Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist."

-Rene Magritte

10 Ways That Art Is Important In Learning & Development

• Develops decision making skills

• Teaches students to "think outside the box"

• Builds strong self-esteem

• Reinforces subject matter from other academic subjects

• Improves fine motor skills

• Allows students a constructive release from studies

• Teaches understanding and acceptance of other cultures

• Art can communicate where words sometimes cannot

• Encourages the need to find deeper meaning and understanding

• Creates well rounded students