ABOUT ACE
Our Art & Creative Engagement (ACE) programs are designed to engage, inspire and empower students for their holistic growth and well-being. We are committed to developing students' creativity and artistic expression, as well as their critical thinking, social-emotional and post-secondary skills. Our programs are student-centered, socially relevant, culturally responsive, and may be customized to meet the specific needs of your students. We are excited to help you bring the arts to your school!
THE BENEFITS OF THE ARTS
Retention & Engagement
Students engaged in the arts are 5x less likely to drop out of school than their peers not engaged in the arts
The arts engage students with diverse intelligences & learning styles, and can re-engage students who have become disconnected, uninvolved, and unmotivated.
Academic Enrichment & Equity
Students engaged in the arts have higher GPAs & test scores on average than their peers not engaged in the arts
91% of Americans believe that K-12 students should have access to a high-quality arts education
However, according to a recent study, only 59% of White students, 28% of African American students, & 26% of Hispanic students have received an arts education in school.
Social-Emotional Health
The arts provide students with a means to explore and express their feelings, thoughts, identity, and purpose, as well as develop understanding, appreciation and empathy for other individuals, cultures and ways of life.
Post-Secondary Success
Students engaged in the arts are 2x more likely to attend & graduate from college, to volunteer and to vote
The arts foster creativity and innovation, the two most important traits for employees to possess, according to 1500 organizational leaders in 80 countries.
“I do not want art for a few,
Any more than I want education for a few,
Or freedom for a few.”
— William Morris