Arts Education: An Investment in Quality Learning

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This UNESCO-backed paper written by Vivek Venkatesh, Lydia Ruprecht, and Martha K. Ferede reviews key research on the impact and outcomes of arts education to demonstrate its close alignment with the idea of quality education outlined in the UN’s 4th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). The evidence gathered in this paper indicates that arts education positively impacts academic and non-academic learning, fosters teacher innovation and collaboration, supports knowledge revitalization for Indigenous peoples, and creates opportunities for employment and economic growth, among other outcomes.

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Art Education in a Transitional Moment: Bridging Academic Theory and Field Practices, Reflecting on Two Decades and Envisioning the Future

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This Canadian Art Teacher journal article by Marie-Pier Viens and Davie LeRue examines the evolution of art education in Canada over the past two decades, highlighting the shift from skills-based approaches to broader methodologies centred on “arts-thinking” and integrating visual culture, social justice, and research into artistry. Despite these shifts, the authors observe a disconnect between theory and practical application in schools and communities. They then provide suggestions to bridge this gap, from collaborative project-based learning to community-based arts education.

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Making It Work: The Education and Employment of Recent Arts Graduates→

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Examines the situation of graduates of arts and arts-related programs. Three key findings from the surveys are that arts-related graduates “have found meaningful employment, are satisfied with their lives, and are pleased that they chose to go to an arts school”.

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