The Importance Of Public Art

Education is important as we develop a society of lifelong learners, but budget cuts for schools should not be at the expense of art programs. All students have unique learning styles and ways they best absorb information. To compromise that process is destructive to the success of their overall learning experience. “The Sanctuary of School” makes the reader aware of the many individuals who go through the public-school system. Barry’s essay advocates the need for funding of art programs and the supportive, creative outlets they

By having art programs in schools students gain skills such as, problem solving, critical and creative thinking, integration of multiple skill sets, and working with others. Qualities such as these are very necessary for creating exemplary students. Arts have already proven to help with many long standing problems but critical thinking is needed for jobs in the outside world. “ … Creating art supports problem-solving, creative thought and critique like no other discipline.” ( Schoales,2) By participating in artistic classes students gain discipline that most classes fail to teach. These valuable lessons learned from art can’t be found anywhere

Art programs in schools across the nation are in danger of being diminished due to budget cuts and lack of funding. Due to budget cuts, “... schools have been relying more on private funds and patrons of the arts to provide creative outlets for students” (Hambek). Because art is deemed as less important than other core classes, budget cuts that have been put into place almost automatically go straight to cutting funds for art

According, art programs prepare both young people and teens to be resourceful, visionary and brilliant problem solvers, which employers will definitely seek for in order to build the workforce. In addition, the impact of the arts on Canadian life can lead to increased community development and enhanced social cohesion. To specify, the arts can be a driving factor for the empowerment of a community. For instance, the Creative City Network of Canada says that the arts play an essential role in social agreeance since they incite tourists to take the time to visit, create a feeling of belonging and contribute to preserving the collective memory. Without question, arts and culture can be used to characterize a community and distinguish it apart from others. On the other hand, businesses and even the government, are not interested or motivated to increase their sponsorship of the

Throughout history there have been many public funding’s that contributed to the world of art. Whether anyone realizes it or not, artists have a lot of responsibilities to try and please the public when they are working for the public. Also, there are numerous regional issues that greatly influence decisions about publicly funded art. Art is very important when forming a sense of nation character, therefore, we should support the public funding of art in America. Art is an important part of society and it can also be a very valuable part of our everyday lives. However, there are many positive and negative effects when it comes to the public funding of art in America. Supporters claim that subsidizing the arts pays for itself. These supporters suggest that the arts are what drive the economy of businesses within a community.

ART can be risky depending on the group of youth and teens that you work with. Although troubled youth are mainly the top people who can benefit this, you still have to watch

It was amazing to hear about Kent’s accomplishments that came from his own ideas. I learned from Kent that small groups of people can organize and motivate others to fix a problem in the community. Like the figure drawing session, the concept started with a few people and snowballed into a big event. Kent created a place for community art education. Through collaboration Kent’s original idea evolved into something greater that fit more needs in the community. I learned from Kent’s presentation that it is important to be flexible, and let events like the drawing session grow. When I am teaching I want to remember how Kent changed so much in the Lawrence community with only a few people to help at first. Creating an environment for students to learn community art can be done even with minimal support in the beginning. If I have passion for my idea I too can change my community to be a place I want to

According to US News, eighty percent of U.S. school districts funds, including Pinal County, have been cut. The first programs to get effected is art. Even though it is difficult to invest money into the art program it is greatly beneficial. If our community was more aware of all the positive outcomes of art programs Pinal County could stand out from other surrounding communities. People aren’t aware of the many benefits for art programs. The two major benefits for Pinal County is it improves education and the community business. For education art makes students want to learn and be more creative, improves academic performance, makes students come and stay in school, students learn good morals, help students learn many skills, helps with math, art develops the whole brain, and prepares students for the future. Art helps the Pinal County community by building the community, helping out local business, increases tourism, making the community stronger, it has a social impact, and it strengthens the economy.

Making a public artwork can cause some controversy, everyone will judge the piece. It may also effect the city, depending on the message that the piece is trying to bring. There is a lot of cultural points of view that people have to look for, although not everyone will see the artwork the same. “Cultural point of view affects the meaning viewers construct for the artwork” (promt). For example, there is a Last Conquistador statue that is located at El Paso, Texas. This is a piece is a piece of artwork created by, John Houser. He created a man riding a horse, and most people knew who the man on the horse was. The man was called, Juan de Oñate, he was a Spanish leader that took and destroyed El Paso. With that being said, you can imagine how

The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is the nation’s largest public nonprofit art program, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. For over 30 years, Mural Arts has united artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives. They create programs that develop partnerships with schools, grassroots organizations, city agencies, and philanthropies. Mural Arts engages communities in 50–100 public art projects each year, and maintains its growing collection through a restoration initiative. Core Mural Arts programs such as Art Education, Restorative Justice, and Porch Light yield unique, project-based learning opportunities for

As mayor, I am really excited to announce that we have received funds to commission a new work of public art for the people in our town to enjoy. The city council and myself have decided that this work of public art should represent aspects of cosmology that are important in our community. This monument will consist of a large scale man made out of bronze, he will be standing to achieve a sense of grandeur. He will be looking up to yet another structure above him. This structure, also made out of bronze, will be round shaped (like some kind of arch) which will go around the man. On this big arch, the solar system and the constellations as a whole will be engraved. The purpose this monument wants to convey is a commemoration to the relationship

Countless success stories can be found of people who have benefited from art programs in the way of character building. Art programs affect the characteristics of people differently, but always in a positive way. Singing in a choir can improve a student’s social skills and allow him to experience participating in a team. Painting a fruit bowl can enhance one’s perspective and help develop his style. Acting in a play can help to build and secure a person’s self esteem and help him grow as an individual. Art can also benefit communities and societies. Charity concerts and public performances by school music and drama groups help add a sense of happiness and togetherness to the surrounding community as people gather for a common purpose. Public murals and art gatherings

    The arts engage students who may not be engaged in other classes. The YouthARTS Development Project and the National Endowment for the Arts and the United States Justice Department engaged in at-risk youth in art programs showed that the participants had an increased ability to work with others and were able to finish tasks, had better attitudes towards school, had fewer court referrals, and had an improved self-esteem (Arts and Smarts: Test Scores and Cognitive Development).

“Any drawn line that speaks about identity, dignity, and unity is art,” (Chaz Bojorquey) is a statement that I agree with. Art is perceived differently from all people based on their culture, religion, personal taste, and many other factors. I believe that as long as what has been created is meaningful to either the creator or even to somebody that is viewing it, it should be considered art. Art in the public is a very controversial subject that brings up the important question of, “Should public art be considered as real art,” personally I think that it should be. I believe that the difference between art that is placed in a gallery and art that is visible by a community is the fact that what is acceptable in a gallery

A lot of people think that art can only go as far as a class in school, but in reality there is art around everyone. Art can be a way of life for some people, and for others it is simply just something they pass every single day. What they do not realize is that art can have benefits in different aspects in their life, in children's lives, and even the world around them.