October is National Arts and Humanities Month, and the City of Manhattan is taking notice.
At tonight’s city council meeting, council members will present the Manhattan Area Arts and Humanities Coalition with a proclamation acknowledging the importance of local arts and humanities.
According to Barbara Nelson, owner of the Strecker-Nelson Gallery and coalition member, arts and humanities are a representation and expression of the U.S. culture, and therefore should be indulged.
Often, we make excuses to avoid learning on the weekends because our minds are tired after painstakingly composing two papers and concentrating through three exams all in one exhausting week, but when it comes to local arts and humanities, we should pay closer attention.
Several area museums and galleries, including the Strecker-Nelson, are free of charge and provide students with the opportunity to step out of their routines and view some fresh and inspiring art. So, spend a Saturday afternoon philosophizing over abstract art with your roommates or enjoy a laid-back date learning about the history of Manhattan at any of the local museums.
Experiencing life through arts and humanities and learning — the easy way — about cultures is a great way to expand your thinking and refresh your tired mind.
National Arts and Humanities Month’s four primary goals are to:
-create a national, state and local focus on the arts and humanities through the media
-encourage the active participation of individuals, as well as arts, humanities and other interested organizations nationwide
-provide an opportunity for federal, state and local business, government and civic leaders to declare their support for the arts and humanities
-establish a highly visible vehicle for raising public awareness about the arts and humanities
Students should take advantage of local arts and humanities
Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Updated: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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