What is Art? Reflections from RCA Upper School Artists

In a time when Art is removed from the curriculum of many school districts, RCA recognizes the value of this creative outlet. During the first day of class, the students were paired and asked to reflect on the following questions:

*Does Art have a purpose?
*Are there rules in Art?
*Does an Artist have to meet certain qualifications?
*What is "good" Art?

Much of their insights were thought-provoking. Here is a sample:

Art does have a purpose....it is to try again. (5th grade)
Artists never have to meet qualifications....just their own. (5th grade)
"Good" art makes you feel emotions. (5th grade)
There are no rules in Art, just do your best. (5th grade)
Art is a creative class, where your imagination takes over! (6th grade)
Art is where you find your happy place in school! (6th grade)
Art can be "good" to one person, but "bad" to another (8th grade)
Everything is art. (7th grade)
Art has a purpose because it is beautiful, says a message, and sparks creativity. (8th grade)
Art is when you draw or create from your heart. (7th grade)
Art is the way you see the world and want to show the world. (8th grade)

At Regina Coeli Academy, the students are grateful for the 90 minutes of class time they have each week to create. Look for our Art Gallery album soon!