ART with MEYERS: Katherine McCole Visits HP Artists

Monday, March 31, 2014

Katherine McCole Visits HP Artists

A special thank you to former HP art student Katherine McCole ('12), who came in to speak to the Fine Art Portfolio students about her college experience in the SCCC Fine Art Department and Montclair State University. Katherine is currently studying to become an art teacher (hooray!). She showed slides and brought samples of her wonderful artwork to share with the students.

The Power of Art Education

All children, not only those with specific artistic talent, benefit from an education in the arts. The arts are, in themselves, a vital part of a comprehensive education. Current research suggests that young people who participate in the arts acquire skills that help them in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. The arts also help motivate children to learn and achieve stronger results in core academic subjects. For some children, the arts even provide the impetus to stay in school and find their way to contribute to society. Creative thinking and art education challenge students to utilize the right-hemisphere of the brain more often, resulting in more holistic thinking and intuitive learning.