exposing children to art

When having children, you experience a refreshed viewpoint of the world. While it is easy for adults to become cynical or distanced from the wonder of life, children see everything for the first time and are amazed. The joy a child experiences over every new thing, from their first taste of ice cream to their first trip to a museum can cause some of the most cynical adults to be renewed.

Museums are the kind of reverential places many children find amazing and intriguing. They are exposed to brilliant new colors in paint, abnormal shapes in sculpture, and portraits of people like Grandma and Grandpa in charcoal. Places like Park West Gallery can quickly become a favorite destination among children as they learn to create at home and mimic artists. [Read more…] about 3 Tips for Introducing Your Children to Fine Art

Originally posted on June 15, 2016 @ 11:31 am

Exposing your children to different kinds of art has been shown to give all sorts of benefits all around. Children get a greater sense of culture, find ways to express their own creativity, and in general get a broader view of the world when they constantly have a chance to see intrigue presented to them on an artistic level.

If you have a child and want to get some of this good vibe through the ether into their minds, then consider the four following ways, including having them read about some art history, taking them to art museums, buying them their own art supplies, and showing them how to use photo editing apps on their phones. [Read more…] about 4 Good Ways To Expose Your Children To Art

Originally posted on November 21, 2015 @ 6:12 am