Recent studies show that young people who participate regularly in the arts (including music, drama, visual art, ect) are:

• 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement;
• 3 times more likely to be elected to a class office;
• 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair;
• 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance;
• 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem.

In addition, young arts participants as compared with their peers are more likely to:

• Read for pleasure nearly twice as often;
• Participate in youth groups nearly four times as frequently;
• Perform community service nearly twice as often.

Education in the arts strengthens student problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement and school success. Plus, it gives students a deeper appreciation of the world around them.