City of Chesapeake, Virginia - Fine Arts Commission

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

Enriching Chesapeake Through the Arts

ballerina The impact of the arts reaches beyond the obvious cultural and aesthetic enhancements. From a very young age, a good arts education has been linked to improved problem solving and critical thinking skills. It stimulates and develops the imagination. The study of music affects brain development stimulating neural activity and expanding the ability to think. Students who study sculpture and achitecture improve their understanding of geometry. In addition art provides another way to approach learning and levels the “learning field” across socioeconomic boundaries. It has proven to be an alternative to destructive behavior in at-risk youth.

Why Do We Need the Arts?

More than half of America’s students leave photo - three paint brushes school without the skills to find and keep a good job. Arts education teaches communication, creative thinking, self-esteem, imagination and invention. These are all valuable skills for today’s workforce.

A message from nationally acclaimed artist
P. Buckley Moss

10 Lessons that Art Teach

Where's the Art?

Where's the Art Learning?

The arts are a powerful draw to tourists increasing spending and tax revenues. Nationally for every $1 spent on the arts, more than $5 is generated in revenues.

There's not enogh art in our schools. No wonder people think Louis Armstrong was the first man to wak on the moon. (photo of Armstrong playing trumpet.

Friends of the Arts

Friends of the Arts Co-Presidents, Susan Rowling (left) and Bill Rountree, presenting their check of $1000.00 to the Chair of the Fine Art Commission, Carol Abramson, at City Council. This was raised at their first fund raiser to support the Arts Education grants given by the Fine Arts Commission to talented students.

The Chesapeake Friends of the Arts (CFOTA) was established in May 2006 as a non-profit organization to stimulate participation in and an appreciation of the arts in Chesapeake. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering for, or joining this not-for-profit organization, please complete the information form by clicking below and return it to the Chesapeake Friends of the Arts. You will be notified about this dynamic, creative and fun group to support the arts in our City!

Friends of the Arts form

City of Chesapeake, Virginia