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 #209

A large majority of state arts agencies are pursuing at least one program, policy, service or partnership related to serving military and veteran populations through the arts. https://nasaa-arts.org

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Fact of the Week #208

Scientific studies tell us that art heals by changing a person's physiology and attitude. www.artashealing.org

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Fact of the Week #207

The Arts help kids accept criticism. A well-run Arts Education program is a place that encourages success through a safe environment. Within that tolerant ecosystem,...www.WeTheParents.org

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Fact of the Week #206

When arts contents is connected to content in other subject areas...www.Kennedycenter.org

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Fact of the Week # 205

Art used to be an Olympic event. The founder of the modern Games, the Baron Pierre de Coubertin, was enamoured with the idea...www.bluethumb.com

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Fact of the Week #204

When natural disasters occur, the arts and culture can advance the recovery process.  The arts can help rebuild the development of the community and...www.arts.gov

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Fact of the Week #203

Fact of the Week #203: Public Art is used as a tool for fostering...www.centerforactivedesign.org

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Fact of the Week #202

Fact of the Week #202: Drawing is a powerful way to learn, a new study finds. It's better than writing notes, viewing images, or listening to lectures. www.edutopia.org

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