Arts Education

At Lincoln Arts Council (LAC)  we know that the arts play a vital role in the development of children. Whether they are drawing, painting, singing, dancing, or acting, kids are learning about themselves. Across the United States, local arts agencies like LAC are providing artist residency programs to students in the wake of continued cuts to arts education. In the words of American philosopher Nelson Goodman (1906-1998):

"The arts help us ask questions, explore ideas, and make meaning in ways that other disciplines do not. They also provide ways for us to share our understanding with others, share our worlds in potent and productive ways."

Why arts education is important for children

You may have thought that the arts were just fun for kids. In reality, the arts reap many benefits.

Lincoln Arts Council's Artist in Schools Programs

Thanks to funding from the Nebraska Arts Council, LAC conducted Artist-in-Schools residency programs, during the spring semester of 2010. Students grew through the process of creating art with a practicing local artist and one of our AmeriCorp staff members.

Can an artist do a residency in your school?

Lincoln Arts Council helps arrange residencies and put you in contact with the many organizations in our community that provide excellent arts education programming. When it comes to arts education, there are a variety of options. Contact LAC to get suggestions and discuss ideas.

Sponsors

Lincoln is fortunate to have corporate leaders who understand how much our children need the arts. Thanks to our sponsors!

Current research

We have more extensive information about why the arts are important to children that can be accessed here.