How do Arts Educators and Artist relate in the community?

 Art educators create their own community, they create a safe space where people are free to express themselves and be their 100% true self. Art educators allow all students to feel a part of something and the students have a place where they can fit in.

Art is a form of communication, it gives us the opportunity to appreciate another’s person viewpoint and are own.  Not only is art great for communication, culture, education, but it also has a healing power. Mental health is a major concern for the younger population. Art therapy can be used for creative youth development and expression, and helping improve someone’s mental health.
What artists have to say plays an important role into our society. Art can carry a moving and important political view, it can help the viewer understand and value other cultures. These types of artists want to be the solution, a solution to not only benefit their circle. But a solution to help and develop the communities their audience live, work and play in.

Artist can help communities by joining them to raise awareness about important issues. Whether and artist is globally known or is local , through their art whether that’s a musician, a visual artist or an actor they have the ability to reach people through their creative practice. They can tell stories and touch people in society and inspire people to action.