ART with MEYERS: Field Trip to Storm King Sculpture Center 2017

Friday, October 20, 2017

Field Trip to Storm King Sculpture Center 2017

On October 18th, in the midst of autumn, we visited Storm King Sculpture Center in New Windsor, NY. We learned a great deal of sculpture history as we took an educational tour, and we had the opportunity to roam the 500-acre park and see works by world-renowned sculptors like Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Maya Lin, and Andy Goldsworthy.

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.