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There is much irrefutable evidence showing connections between instruction in the arts and greater student achievement and social development. Those who experience the most gains in learning from the arts include economically disadvantaged students, children and teenagers needing remedial instruction, and young children.
When students study art, music, theater or dance, their basic reading skills, language development and writing skills improve. They also show improvements in focus and concentration, expression, persistence, imagination, creativity and inclination to tackle problems with zeal.
Engaging in the arts advances positive social behaviors, social compliance, the ability to express emotions, courtesy, tolerance, conflict-resolution skills and collaboration.
Despite this evidence, the arts are too often an afterthought in the budgeting process of school districts and are relegated to the status of "frills" in curriculum and scheduling.
There are many exemplary nonprofit programs that provide arts instruction to children and youth. Grants from Discretionary and Field of Interest funds help support a number of them in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is also rich in arts organizations. Grants from Discretionary and Field of Interest funds help support a number of them.
View the Fairfield County Community Foundation's fiscal 2007 grants that supported arts and culture.
| Its easy, just click the "Donate Now" button. You can make a tax deductible, online contribution to funds that support arts and culture, other Foundation initiatives and regional grantmaking. |
| To make a contribution by mail or fax, or for more information, contact Sharon Reiss, Director of Philanthropic Services, at 203.750.3200. For a sampling of Foundation funds supporting arts and culture, please scroll down.
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