Our Philosophy

Art Education is basic to an individual’s perception and understanding of the world in which we live. Creative learning enables students to interpret these perceptions in visual form. Art Education teaches students to respect and appreciate their own interpretations and those of others. A sequential art program develops basic skills, encourages visual awareness and is fundamental to intellectual growth and creative self-expression. A balanced and sequential art education program fosters the students’ perception of both their real and imagined worlds. Through structured course work which includes knowledge of artists, art principles and educated critique the students will be exposed to cultures around the world. The art program enables each student to develop positive attitudes toward self, others and the environment through creative experiences. Problem solving and creative learning encourages the student to relate visual knowledge to other core subjects and to respond with originality, appreciation, flexibility and imagination. The use and application of skills, processes and mediums encourages self-expression, creative growth, discovery, and the realization of ideas. Assessment is made on individual achievement related to each student’s stage of growth and development. The art program is sequential and cumulative enabling knowledge, aesthetic judgments, skills and abilities to be strengthened. Commitment to this program is essential to every student’s development as a well-rounded, creative and productive citizen.

Our Mission

The PreKindergarten and Early Elementary Years: Exploring the Arts

The goal of arts education from PreKindergarten to grade 4 is to develop and sustain the natural curiosity, expressiveness, and creativity that very young children often display. Arts education begins with a foundation that emphasizes exploration, experimentation, engagement of the senses, and discussion as paths to understanding.

The visual arts are an important part of a child's education. They can enhance cognition, perception, emotional expression, and cultural awareness and aesthetics. The visual arts play a significant role in the learning process. Here at the Franklin Art Center, we want to foster the young child's natural curiosity and instill a life long interest in the visual arts.