Carroll Arts Center Shows off Artwork from Carroll Students in Celebration of Youth Art Month

Art education develops self-esteem, appreciation of the work of others, self-expression, cooperation with others, and critical thinking skills--skills vital to the success of our future leaders--our children, according to the Council for Art Education.

In "The Nation and the Arts," a presidential briefing paper prepared by the Independent Committee on Arts Policy, it was stated: 

"Well-developed programs of making and studying art serve many functions.  They help students better articulate their perceptions and shape coherent responses to their experiences.  When children learn to appreciate form and color...when they learn the importance of fashioning their own images of the world around them, they achieve greater discipline and self confidence.  Further, the arts have extrinsic public value as they are increasingly important to this nation's economy."

The Carroll Arts Center underscores that with an exhibit of artwork by middle school students for Youth Art Month. Patch provides a sampling.