TheArthur Wright's Birthday Fundraiser
for Art Education
Sister Thea Bowman by TheArthur Wright
Thank you to all those who attended and your generous donations.
It is not too late to give!
Click on Make a Donation to make your contribution.
Donations will benefit the PLACE at Prescott Elementary School Artist in the Schools Program.
Across the country art has been cut from school programs. Arts Education has been scientifically proven to strengthen students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills. At the Prescott-Joseph Center we recognize the importance and benefits of art programs.
Did you know?
- Arts Education has been scientifically proven to strengthen students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Art classes allow students to develop their creativity and develop their imagination.
- Art transcends through time, therefore allowing students to appreciate historical perspectives of past artists, various art mediums and art pieces there are learning about.
- Art teaches students to collaborate and cooperate with each other, therefore developing leadership skills, communication skills, and team problem solving.
- Art Education can help students develop self-confidence and self-discipline.
- Art can help students relate to each other, which can strengthen the bonds they develop with other children.
- Art Education can help students express themselves in a productive, positive manner.
- All of the skills that children can learn in Art Education will help fortify their academic performance.
- Art serves as a motivational tool for students to come to school.
Help us continue to bring our “Artists in Schools” Program to Prescott Elementary School so the children may reap the rewards of Art in their daily learning.
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