Program Events: Start the Art Week |
 © Sxc.hu The arts are an expression of beauty, a mode of self-expression, a means to explore other cultures and viewpoints. But more than that, the arts are a way to build self-esteem, teach critical skills, and boost student achievement. Arts education can enhance children’s personal, social, and intellectual development. Unfortunately, the arts are far too often overlooked in the school curriculum—and left out altogether when budgets get tight. PTA Start the Art Week, October 6-11, 2008, is an opportunity to provide your school’s students with arts experiences. It’s also an ideal time to inform families of the benefits of arts education and gain the support of the community. Show your PTA’s commitment to arts education by observing PTA Start the Art Week with a one-day event or a weeklong celebration. Give your students the gift of music, dance, theater, literature, and the visual arts! Start the Art—and keep it going! BackgroundWhy Art?Overview of the benefits of arts education. Event IdeasStart the Art Week: More Art + Education = Student SuccessActivity ideas for Start the Art Week, Oct. 6-11, 2008 Embrace the Arts! How an arts education helps students. Timeline & PlanningStart the Art Planning Guide Templates for planning a Start the Art event. Planning for PTA Start the Art Week Timeline of steps to take to create a Start the Art event. Additional Resources"Dear Mr. President,..." Save The Arts FlierInstructions for participating in a save the arts campaign. "Dear Mr. President,..." Save The Arts Flier - Spanish Instructions in Spanish for participating in a save the arts campaign. Start The Art Promotional Poster (Color) PDF of poster to announce Start The Art Week. Start The Art Promotional Poster (Black and White) PDF of poster to announce Start the Art Week. |