Art enriches our lives, sparks our imaginations, and takes us places we would never think otherwise to visit. But art is disappearing from schools and even colleges around the nation, because art doesn’t teach a ‘tangible’ skill, but rather teaches skills for life. The combination of creativity and cost of art supplies has not continued to equate to the embracing of these fundamental skills. Nurturing creativity, innovation, and appreciation are the fundamentals of art, and without bold new thinking, the world would be a place in much worse condition than it is now. It’s important to request art be put back into schools, for the sake of children, and collegiates, because without art, nothing changes. Having an art show with students’ pieces on display easels is a great way to promote the endeavor and encourage artistic pursuits.

The first innovations to 21st century architecture began as art, film began as art, as did literature, and without these pillars of society, the world would still be in the dark ages.  So visit museums, galleries, and encourage your children to be creative, you never know what they could contribute to future society!