The Artistic Edge
The most important discussion for our childrens' future

Written by: Lisa Phillips
 

This blog was born out of my desire to discuss how experiences in the arts can influence a child’s development and ultimately their success when they become an adult. I recently attended a business marketing conference and was shocked at the number of people who were not comfortable expressing themselves in front of an audience. This is an important skill in being able to carve out the life you want in this increasingly competitive world.

As I thought about it, I realized that it is because of my extensive background in the performing arts that I have the skills I need to communicate with an audience in a confident manner. But, when I started to think about this more in depth, I wondered what other skills I had gained through my arts experiences that have helped me get to where I am today. I believe that there is a common misconception that only a few people are talented enough in the arts to have successful careers, so others should not bother. But, I would like to explore the idea that we all benefit from engaging in the arts, no matter where our career paths lead us. In fact, I believe that all the life skills young people need to have successful lives as adults can be gained from participation in the arts and I look forward to showing you how through my blog. Let’s explore what it means to have an artistic edge!