The benefits of art subjects for any child cannot be argued. Art subjects are not only for those who want pursue a career in acting or fine arts. Art subjects have multiple other benefits to anyone taking the time to explore it.
Creativity
People tend to believe creativity is unnecessary in traditional careers such as engineering, medicine or the law. It is on the contrary essential in most careers. No new developments or technological phenomena would exist without innovative and creative minds. A creatively stimulated mind sees opportunities long before other people are even prepared to think about it.
Creative people are not scared to experiment. This is what they are taught in art subjects. They have to try new things. If theatre practitioners and artist were scared to experiment we would have still be in the medieval times with theatre and art.
Creative people are not scared of failure. Van Gogh didn’t stop painting because he couldn’t sell the paintings. He never tasted the wealth of his success, but today his paintings are selling for the highest prices ever at auctions.
Discipline
There are very few subjects that require the amount of discipline art subjects demand. Rehearsing a play or a piece of music day after day until it is perfect is not easy. No performer can walk on a stage and hope all goes well. They have to know it will be perfect. There is no second chance.
People that work in theatre know that they let everyone else in the production down if they are not on time or do not know their lines or piece of music for the performance. Children will soon learn these concepts if they engage in music or performance art. The same can be said for fine arts. Finishing a big painting project, once the fun has worn off. takes discipline and commitment.
In certain states art subjects are required for graduating from high school. Even if it is not required and it is at all possible where you live,you should seriously consider exposing your child to one or more of the art subjects. Creative children will thrive and the shy ones will build their confidence.
