In honor of National Arts in Education Week 2016, we are sharing an essay that Winsor Kinkade wrote for one of her college classes about the importance of arts education in public schools. So why do we celebrate National Arts in Education Week?? Because "the arts are an essential part of a complete education, no matter if it happens in the home, school, or community. Students of all ages—from kindergarten to college to creative aging programs—benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity. Celebrating National Arts in Education Week is a way to recognize this impact and share the message with friends, family, and communities." Winsor's essay below is packed with not only the data that proves arts education is essential for a child's well-being, but the action steps that you can take to advocate for the arts to our leaders, schools and families. Enjoy!
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The Story of Our Art Program in Santiago, Chile
In July of 2015, I was shaking in my boots at the thought of studying abroad in Chile. Not only would I be living in a foreign country, but also my entire life would be in Spanish (a language that I was a complete novice in). Being away from my family and hometown for six months was the icing on the cake. When the plane landed in Santiago, I was a teary-eyed mess, thrilled by the sight of my best friend from home waiting to greet me in the over-crowded baggage claim. Luckily, we were taking on this adventure together…
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Let Us Introduce You To Winsor Kinkade
Artist, teacher, student, feminist, socially conscious, lover of nature, and addicted to Nutella. These are just a few ways to describe the colorful Winsor. Winsor is 21 years old, the 3rd daughter of Thomas and Nanette Kinkade, and it is often mentioned that she inherited her father’s talent, but she’ll be the first to tell you that we are ALL artists in our own way. Winsor’s role with The Kinkade Family Foundation is Program Coordinator and Artist. We give Winsor credit for our Foundation’s partnership with Generación in Lima, Peru because of an immersion trip she went on to Generación with the University of San Francisco in early 2015…
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