ArTs at Bost – Touching Lives

What can art do?

Art is more than paint on a canvas.  It has educational applications.  It teaches self-expression and communication, as well as mathematics.  It can also create an avenue for release, and a moment in time that belongs only to the individual creating the art.  The world falls away, along with the stress of everyday living.

• Self-expression
• Self-confidence
• Self-regulation
• Self-reliance

Health Benefits of Art

Art has many benefits and applications.  Art can be used in education, teaching mathematics, English, communication, and self-expression.  In addition, art has many health benefits.  Art creates the opportunity for artists to release pent up emotions, and to communicate in a manner that does not require written or spoken word.  It creates feelings of peace, calm, happiness, and fulfillment.  It may also boost feelings of self-esteem and self-worth.  There are also instances in which individuals who suffer from behavioral health disorders experience a temporary relief of symptoms while fully engaged in the practice of their art.  Some individuals report a decrease in stress and anxiety.  Whether you’re an artist or a patron of the arts, when you support the art community, you are supporting education, health, and well-being in others – you’re building a better community and a better future.