Ten Talking Points for Art Education 6&7

6. Art education encourages self-discipline and persistence. The making of art teaches students the lessons of discipline, organization, and hard work.

7. Art education encourages the involvement of parents, community, and business in the schools. Art programs bring parents into schools. Every educator knows that there is no better way to bring a child's education alive for a parent that to exhibit the student's products. Art education programs provide opportunities for partnerships with businesses, cultural institutions, local artists, and others to educate students and enrich communities.