WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A GOOD ART PROGRAM?


THE ADMINISTRATOR (Supervisor, Principal, and Superintendent)


If art is to function in the school it must have the understanding and support of the adminis-
tration. Here are some of the things that administrators can do to promote good art education.


* Become familiar with what constitutes a good art program and
what to expect from the teachers.


* Realize that there is such a thing as creative child art and that
it changes with the physical, mental, and emotional growth of
the child.


* Understand that art education is compatible with the aims of
general education and has a unique contribution to make to the all
around development of the child and our society.


* Encourage teachers to integrate art wherever possible with the
child's experiences and give appreciative acknowledgment where
this is done.


* Provide basic materials in sufficient quantities so that the teacher
does not have to use her own money in purchasing supplies.


* Make provision for bulletin boards and display cases in the
hallway, colorful murals in the cafeteria, a frieze in the library, a
beautifully decorated Christmas tree, etc., so that anyone stepping
into the building can see evidences of art education.


* See that the principal's office is attractive with perhaps a nicely
colored wall, a flower arrangement, or even an inviting book or
two readily available on the desk.


* Take care of the needs of the secondary school. See that boys and
girls are having good creative art experiences which will help them
to become well-rounded and better adjusted individuals. They
eventually willlbe exercising discriminatory judgment in making
purchases for their homes and businesses.