WHY ARE THE ARTS VALUABLE?
“…studies have discerned that dance helps develop new neural connections, particularly in the areas of the brain involving executive function, long-term memory, and spatial recognition.” – Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross (2023)
“The arts personalize learning, give voice to the individual, create community, highlight student success in a variety of ways, promote abilities needed in the workforce, and generate positive gains in academic achievement.” – Measuring Up: NH Arts Education Data Project Report (2011)
“…hospitals with arts programs report shorter patient stays, decreases in staff and clinician burnout, and a greater sense of well-being for both patients and staff.” – Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross (2023)
Innovation, adaptability, and leadership skills are strongly correlated with creativity. A 2010 IBM study in which 1500 CEOs were surveyed worldwide determined that “more than rigor, management discipline, integrity or even vision – successfully navigating an increasingly complex world will require creativity.” – IBM Global CEO Study (2010)
