by Dave Coates

As you continue the education of your children, don’t forget about a key component: the arts. Because most arts education is specialized, it is sometimes difficult to find quality art programs.  As a result, your child may not be receiving the quality arts education he or she deserves.

Results from a June 2005 Harris Poll revealed that an impressive 93% of Americans believe that the arts are vital to a child’s well-rounded education. Since the visual arts can help transform the way children learn, how can you ensure that your children are getting what they need?

Ideally, a children’s art program should provide an enlightened approach to cultivating children’s creativity and knowledge of color, form and design. Art classes should be comprehensive and inspire the best in its students - from working with acrylics and tempera paints to stamp art, sculpting, digital design, collage and more. Children should learn art history, style and technique from such masters as Renoir, Chagall and Monet, as well as contemporary artists. According to research published by Americans for the Arts, art education “makes a tremendous impact on the developmental growth of every child.”  Students regularly participating in a broad art program are much more likely to experience academic success. This fall ask for more art education.

Prior to acting on his love of children and passion for the arts by purchasing his franchises, Dave obtained is B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. He also held several management positions in the Paints and Coatings Industry.  You can reach him at dcoates@abrakadoodle.com , by phone at 214-387-6969, or on the web at http://www.abrakadoodle.com