Sunday, March 21, 2010
Art and the Community
Creating art in our community is a two-edged sword. The community needs art whether they know it or not. But many in the community might feel it is a waste of resources depending on the community. I also believe that the community can be unified and divided at the same time. It is difficult to please everyone so that can promote division. However, those that are involved will feel like a closer community as most community efforts do. Developing an appreciation for art takes time....that effort is, however, rewarded by an understanding of of symbolism and critically thinking about the world around us. Visual art is a language and any language takes time to learn.
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I agree with your post. However, I think that it would mainly be a positive experience for not only the students but also the community. It's good to have both sides of the art world involved.
ReplyDeleteI can understand your wariness in connecting your art program to the community, but I think in many ways the positive outcome of doing so would outweigh any negative issues. For the most part, the art our students will be making probably won't be overly controversial or provocative, so you shouldn't have to worry about any community backlash. While some works may not be as accessible or understandable as we'd like, by and large, many community members will likely just be happy to come and support the school and the students (at least that has been my overall impression over the years).
ReplyDeleteI agree that most members would support the school and the students. Unfortunately, the amount of support will probably not be as much as the support given to sports, but nonetheless, I'm sure community art would be supported by the majority of the community. One could only hope. On the other hand, if people cannot enjoy it or support it, it's their own loss.
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