Why Fine Art?

Art is an integral part of everyday life. It has such a profound impact on personal development that it's difficult to understand why more young children aren't introduced to the visual fine arts, as they inevitably and appropriately are to literature. We know the importance of reading to our children, and that instilling a lifetime love of reading and building their literal dictionary cannot be overestimated. Similarly, it is important to expose children to the universal language of art and to build their appreciation of individuality, beauty, and history as well as building their personal visual dictionary.  more