ART with MEYERS: SCAD Educator's Forum

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

SCAD Educator's Forum

This past summer, I had the amazing opportunity to visit Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA for a 4-day Art Educator's Forum. It was such a beautiful city to explore, and to be an art student again was an absolute dream! Check out some of my photos from the trip by clicking the link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/35RWBm3AJ55HGaVP9

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.