Art is a means of improving student performance in all subject areas.
Students who participate in an art program tend to score higher in math and verbal understanding. Students who participate in long-term arts study tend to score higher on the SAT than those with less course work in the arts.
Art is the language of human expression and understanding. Through the arts, children gain cultural understanding and tolerance for the differences of others. Art can be a very important means for students to express their feelings and concerns.
The arts allow students to develop 21st Century skills in problem-solving and creative thinking.