"Art is essential. If you haven't reached that conclusion on your own, consider some evidence: Science shows that exposure to art is correlated with enhanced abilities in math, cognition, and vocabulary. Studies also show that art has the potential to make people better citizens of the planet. In a 2005 report by the Rand Corporation, researchers wrote that visual arts 'can connect people more deeply to the world and open them to new ways of seeing.'"
In a recent commentary, GOOD Magazine is challenging people to make more time for art in their lives.
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GOOD: The GOOD 30-Day Challenge: Art Every Day (1 MAR 12)
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