ART with MEYERS: Ryan Olinger - Sculptor/Welder Extraordinaire

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Ryan Olinger - Sculptor/Welder Extraordinaire

Fine Art Sculpture student Ryan Olinger has been busy creating these outstanding sculptures in his welding studio. Ryan has a fine collection of works currently featured at the Wantage Library. Please go and check out his work. Ryan is happy to make custom creations, too, and has already completed some commissioned works for teachers at High Point!

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.