Togetherness

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Music is so powerful!  It has been long known that music has the power to enhance a growing child’s cognitive, social and physical skills. Additionally, it boosts our creativity and helps us to express our emotions. But it doesn’t end here, because it turns out that music can improve the relationship between parents and children.  Coordination means doing something synchronized. If you play or listen to music with your child(ren), you might do synchronized activities like dancing or singing together.  Read more about how Music Strengthens the Bond Between Parent and Child

Practicing art as a family can offer benefits in overall well-being and self-care. The art process can help families strengthen their bond and better appreciate each other’s varied perspectives. It also encourages the family’s creative thinking skills and stimulates the family’s identity as a team. This in turn can help with mental health care and well-being for the family.  Learn more about Practicing Art As A Family

Community is a fundamental aspect of our experience of music—it tends to unite people, forming bonds that might not exist otherwise. It connects different cultures, promoting diversity and growth. Music encourages creative thinking, discipline, leadership, and problem-solving. And it’s a medium for individual and group expression—as Hans Christian Andersen said, “Where words fail, music speaks.”

Read the full article about Building A Sense of Community With Music

Art brings people together. Displaying art in public places and making it accessible to everyone inspires engagement and a feeling of belonging to a community.  The addition and inclusion of art into any environment plays a significant role in the encouragement of lasting economic growth, creating and sustaining cultural identity, and creating a sense of belonging.

Read more about the Four Ways Public Art Benefits the Community