Fact of the Week

Every week we post a fact about why art matters and how art helps children, adults, students and the community to learn, grow and come together.


Fact of the Week #266

"Multiple studies have found that art programs in prisons increase sel-acceptance, give a sense of autonomy," www.thevisualcommunicationguy.com

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Fact of the Week #265

"Scrapbooking may help ease the symptoms of dementia in your loved ones. The mental strain...." www.companionserve.com

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Fact of the Week #264

"Health and well-being, both individually and for communities, is about being able to flourish and grow. ww2.americansforthearts.org

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Fact of the Week #263

Knitting has also been proven to stimulate cognitive activity and...www.mindfood.com

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Fact of the Week #262

"Civic dialogue is when communities discuss issues, policies, and challenges in people's lives, communities, and society." www.americansforthearts.org.

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Fact of the Week #261

"Teaching through the arts can present difficult concepts visually," ...www.senecaacademy.org

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Fact of the Week # 260

"Total appropriations to state art agencies (SAA's) are projected to increase by 49.5%..." nasaa-arts.org

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Fact of the Week #259

"Parent and student engagement were higher when more students in a school were enrolled in art courses."... wallacefoundation.org

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