Ten Ways Parents Can Get more Art in Their Kids' Lives

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Americans for the Arts

Americans for the Arts recently announced their new public service announcements that use humor to get the message across that the arts are necessary in our schools. Watch the commercials here http://www.americansforthearts.org/public_awareness/the_ads/001.asp

Not on the Test

The video for the song, "Not on the Test," that Tom Chapin wrote with John Forster. The two wrote the song to express their disappointment in the lack of arts education in public schools. www.notonthetest.com

No Child Leaves Arts Behind...

In the federal No Child Left Behind Act, the arts share an equal billing with reading, math, science and other "core academic subjects". But the reality is...

 

Arts in Education: Making the Case

Schools across the country have long stuggled to gather funding and support for arts in education. Decatur public schools are no exception. On Thursday, May 1, Kirkland Fine Arts Center will join with Decatur educators and local community members to discuss the impact of the arts in schools. But our problem...

Coffee Conversation- March 27, 2008

On March 27, 2008 community members and local art organizations met to discuss the economic impact of the arts on the Decatur community...

Decatur is a Working Class Town!

Kirkland Fine Arts Center was interested in hearing what you had to say about the arts in Decatur and how they matter to this community. Here's what one person said:

"Decatur is a working class town. Let's avoid the arts and crafts if you want the single men to show up."

How do the arts matter to Decatur's economy?

According to a study by the Americans for the Arts...

Access and Opportunity: Programming for a Diverse Community

On Thursday, February 28, Kirkland Fine Arts Center and the Decatur Area Arts Council held an open discussion on arts programming in our community. Here are some of the comments made during the conversation. What are your thoughts?

Welcome

Welcome to Kirkland Fine Arts Center's new blog where you can post your comments on the arts in the Decatur area community! We'll frequently post our thoughts and hope you'll do the same. Add us to your favorites and we'll look forward to your feedback!