I can not imagine life without the Arts. Not experiencing the visual and performing arts either as a participant or observer is like not having use of your 5 senses. I am thankful for parents who not only encouraged exploration in the arts but took time, money, and involvement to make sure we experienced the arts. My dad will soon be 85 years old and loves singing. He not only loves singing, he sings. He not only sings but he encouraged and sang with all his children.
It's not about talent. I have children who are not strong in certain arts but they love them anyway. I think it is wrong to tell them they are not good enough in that art to express themselves in it. If it brings them joy. If it brings ME joy, I do it. You may not be a concert performer or have your artwork displayed in a museum but if it brings value to your life, do it.
Arts do more than simply develop persons' ability to perform, it develops and stretches their brain in different ways. It works eye hand coordination, timing and balance. In music, you learn a different language - the language of musical notation.
Even if you didn't have the opportunities as a child or if you were forced and it wasn't pleasant for you, give your child a gift of the arts. Be an advocate in your home, your schools and cities. The arts are a vital part of learning. Make sure money stays in the schools for the arts.
Stop and ask yourself, what have I done with and for the arts, lately?
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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