Type: Fact

97% of teachers involved in UG programs said they will create space in their classroom or school to feature student artwork.

80% of UG students feel comfortable explaining what they learned about art to someone else.

88% of UG students agree they have increased their skills in the art form they studied.

Arts education increases creativity – 85% of UG students say they can think of more than one way to do something.

83% of UG students say that they now pay more attention in class.

80% of UG students agree that they have learned to work better with people who are different from them.

80% of UG students say they are better able to apply what they have learned in class towards success in future classes or in their life.

UG students have increased social skills – 65% of them agree that they can deal with and manage peer pressure better than before.

80% of UG students say they are more likely to participate in extra-curricular activities (student council, sports, choir, etc.) because of their arts program.

81% of UG students notice an increase in their self-confidence.