Here is a very interesting program from Canada which stimulates children lives through art to help them with other issues in their life
"Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit arts education centre for children and youth ages 2 to 19. Arts Umbrella is committed to delivering the highest quality visual and performing arts education to young people, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances."
Parents don't have to worry about having to pay the institution so there won't be the issue of elitism on who will attend or not.
"Arts Umbrella programs have a powerful impact on children. They help children learn to appreciate the arts and to develop their own creativity but even more valuable is the impact on the rest of their lives.
Numerous studies indicate that people who receive arts education early in life reap many tangible, long-term, life-changing benefits. From enhanced critical thinking, improved self-esteem and ability to collaborate, to improved scores in math and science, children gain skills that can help them well into adulthood."
This is another successful program which in my opinion every country and city should have. So that even ethical minorities and children from lower social classes could attend without worrying if their parents have money.
Reference: Arts Umbrella | . 2013. Arts Umbrella | . [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.artsumbrella.com. [Accessed 29 April 2013].
Thank you for sharing this program. In my opinion every country should have a program like this. Even if it is not for free for everyone the fees could be calculated according to the families income, just to make it fair to all the children and also just not to depend on the good will donations and government support, because as we know not every country or city has enough money to support arts.
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