Accepting Quote by Barbra Streisand
“How can we accept a situation in which there are no longer orchestras, choruses, libraries or art classes to nourish our children? We need more support for the arts, not less -- particularly to make this rich world available to young people whose vision is choked by a stark reality. How many children, who have no other outlet in their lives for their grief, have found solace in an instrument to play or a canvas to paint on? When you take into consideration the development of the human heart, soul and imagination, don't the arts take on just as much importance as math or science?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Advocacy for Arts Education, 2023
Arts education nurtures imagination, emotional health, and critical thinking, essential for holistic development alongside STEM.
In simple terms: Arts are vital for balanced growth.
Key Takeaway
Support and fund arts programs.
Themes
education
arts
development
Mood
inspirational
urgent
Type
advocacy
educational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- community workshops
- grant writing
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
creative expression
cognitive growth
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could increase arts funding?
- How can communities create informal arts opportunities?
A Different Perspective
Funding constraints and curriculum priorities often limit arts access.
