According to Americans for the Arts, a student involved in the arts is:

• 4x more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
• 4x more likely to participate in a math or science fair
• 3x more likely to win an award for school attendance
• 3x more likely to be elected to class office

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Despite the numerous benefits, the funding for the arts is being cut:

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FUN FACT: Students with four years of high school arts classes reported an average of 92 points higher on the SAT than students who took art classes for one-half year or less.

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‍DID YOU KNOW?: According to The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth, "at-risk" students involved in the arts are 23% more likely to attend college than peers with low arts involvement.

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“To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.” - George Washington

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When schools are faced with budget cuts, the arts are usually the first to go:

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‍HAVE YOU HEARD?: 1/3 of American museums have lost government grants or funding since President Trump took office.