As fewer and fewer schools offer arts learning opportunities, out-of-school programs have stepped in to fill that space. Building on Advancing Well-Being in the Arts, The Wallace Foundation’s current ...

Before we spoke our first words, we drew. Before language confined us with grammar and syntax, we danced, painted, and etched symbols onto cave walls. The arts are not an addition to human ...

Performing arts centers are more than performance halls. In the right hands, they become daily learning environments that spark creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.

Studies have shown that participation in theater arts can enhance critical thinking skills, improve communication and collaboration, and boost creativity, all of which contribute to a higher ...

Tennessee schools need art programs. Offering art programs in K-12 offers many positive outcomes. First, art programs help children through self-expression and self-confidence. They strengthen ...

Group of Los Angeles students who participated in the music program that was a partnership between the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and the Heart of Los Angeles, a nonprofit group. (Courtesy of ...

When most people think about a well-rounded education, subjects like math, science, history, and reading immediately come to mind. However, one area that I feel tends to be overlooked, and underfunded ...

This blog is cross-posted on the Mason Arts Research Center Blog and was co-written with Kaylee Chulla, M.A. student, George Mason University. When thinking about how engaging in the arts may ...

The University of Delaware’s Associate in Arts Program allows Delaware students the chance to complete their first two years of college at locations in Georgetown, Dover and Wilmington. The AAP offers ...