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Why Arts Education Matters — The Values Doum Believes In
The changes arts education brings to individuals and society, and why Doum focuses on arts education.
The area where Doum Social Cooperative invests the most time and resources is arts education. While performances, international exchanges, and social contributions are all important, we believe education is the starting point for everything.
What Arts Education Cultivates
Creativity
In the world of art, where there are no predetermined answers, children learn to think and express themselves on their own. This creativity extends far beyond the arts and shines in every area of life.
Empathy
To play music together, you must listen to others. Through the process of matching each other’s rhythms, a natural sense of empathy and consideration for others grows.
Self-Expression
Emotions that are hard to put into words can be expressed through music, art, and movement. Healthy self-expression is the foundation of emotional stability and self-esteem.
Perseverance and Achievement
Mastering an instrument takes a long time. The sense of achievement that comes from practicing a little each day and finally completing a difficult piece is more valuable than almost any other experience.
Art for Every Child
This is precisely why Doum chose the form of a social cooperative. Our belief is that every child should have access to quality arts education, regardless of economic circumstances.
Talent blooms regardless of circumstances. It just needs the opportunity to flourish. Doum will continue to create those opportunities.
