Boca Raton Museum of Art is launching a new series of free Online Community Art Initiatives for all ages via their social media pages, featuring the new Keep Kids Smart with ART series to help parents and their children who are home from school.

The Museum has always provided the community the added benefit of an Art School campus with an innovative art faculty, since its very beginnings in 1950. These art educators are using their expertise to develop online resources using the power of art. This is also for seniors who are keeping social distance and who might feel isolated.

This series will provide art-oriented ways for people to creatively utilize their new free-time at home, and includes online art lessons, tips for parents to use art-making and creativity with their kids at home, and activities for all ages.

The resources shared will evolve as time passes, as the art teachers receive feedback and reactions from families about their needs. It will also branch out to the Museum's social media channels for ongoing activities -- #BocaMuseumatHome.  

“Art, culture, and creativity have always made a difference in powerful ways, especially during challenging times,” said Irvin Lippman, the executive director of the Boca Raton Museum of Art. “While the Museum is temporarily closed, we will continue to give back to the community. Being inspired and creative have not been canceled."

According to the National School Boards Association, kids who study art are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.

Studies show that art helps kids earn higher report card grades because skills developed through art lead to better learning in other areas.

Tips for parents and students on using art in your home:

* Provide a special “creative zone” at home.
* Make sure that your "creative zone" is mess-friendly and able to stand up well to spills and art-related fun.
* Focus on the fun process, not on the outcome.
* Create a special area to showcase your child’s artwork.
* Watch and encourage your children as they work on their art.
* Ask them questions to engage them while they create.

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Learn more here:
https://www.bocamuseum.org/covid-19-status-update

https://www.facebook.com/bocamuseum

https://www.instagram.com/bocamuseum/

All photos courtesy and copyright Boca Raton Museum of Art, used with permission