Art education does more than let kids make pretty pictures. A good art program teaches children to think. Studies show that building critical thinking skills is the best way to improve student performance. A rigorous art program teaches children to analyze what they see, look for supporting evidence, communicate ideas, and create art based on their learning.
Through the visual arts, children can apply thinking skills that will enable them to become inquisitive, open-minded, and expressive and give them the necessary skills and creative experiences to compete globally and succeed in later life.