Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program

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  • Leaves From Roots

    Leaves From Roots is the brainchild of Britt Black, BTSALP Visual Art specialist at Philo T. Farnsworth Elementary School (Granite School District.) The exhibit celebrates the rich and diverse cultures that make up the community and student body of the school. This project comes with a lot of thought and meaning. Students have been working since the start of the 2019-2020 school year to create a leaf based on an investigation into their own roots.

    These artists know that there was once a member of their family that brought them and their culture to Utah, whether it was quite recently or hundreds of years ago. Perhaps this family member was their great, great grandmother. Perhaps it was they themselves.

    They researched this idea and created symbols and stories to display for their family traditions, celebrations, cultures, languages, motifs and flags on their leaf. All based on their research. The actual leaves which they cut out are shaped from these countries of origin. You will see in these young artists’ work that they joyfully and vibrantly show ways they celebrate through line and color. You will see pictures and symbols telling stories from their families and how their families worked hard to get here. You will see pictures and symbols marking the countries that ultimately influence their culture and pride

    This is the beautiful, diverse, colorful community of Farnsworth Elementary School displayed in hundreds of leaves.

  • Why Is Arts Education Important?

     

    Here Are 3 Benefits Of Arts Education For Students  By Daniel, Parent Herald

    1. Arts Education Improves School Performance

    One of the biggest benefits of arts education for students is that it can actually improve their learning skills, school attendance, critical thinking skills and creativity. All of these are essential for a successful academic performance. “In fact, several recent studies have concluded that the creativity and innovation utilized in the artistic process will be highly valued by employers in the United States in the coming years as we continue to shift into a global economy,” The Education Fund shares.

    2. Arts Education Can Improve A Child’s Creativity, Imagination And Self-Esteem

    Nothing can explore and develop students’ creativity and imagination better than arts education. Not everyone likes science, language or math. Many students actually are more interested and skilled at the different forms of art.

    Being able to practice your passion, hobbies and interests can also develop your self-esteem. An example is a student at Stevenson Middle School named Cuauhtemoc Lara, who has a troubled childhood, but is motivated to stay at school because he enjoys and excels at arts education, The Columbian reports. “It’s my favorite class,” Lara explained.

    3. Arts Education Is A Bridge Across Cultural Differences

    One of the most important benefits of arts education for students is that it helps them appreciate and understand the different cultures and values of our very diverse society. “They become the shared link, the glue that shapes our understanding of how we see ourselves and each other,” The Education Fund explains.

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