GFWC-NC Director of Junior Clubs Special Project
Discover the Magic: Enchanting Minds and Inspiring Art
We would like for all our club women to promote and support the idea that every child is an artist and help inspire creativity and appreciation of creativity into the fabric of every child’s life. Research has shown time and again all the benefits that engagement with the arts brings to children. Beyond the sheer joy of creation, participation in artistic pursuits enhances cognitive abilities, fosters critical thinking, and cultivates problem-solving skills. Through the process of artistic exploration, children learn to communicate effectively, build confidence, and develop a deeper sense of empathy and understanding.
The arts also serve as a powerful catalyst for emotional well-being, providing children with a safe space to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Whether through the strokes of a paintbrush, the melodies of a song, or the rhythms of a dance, young minds find solace, release, and healing in the act of creation.
2024-2026 Director of Junior Clubs Special Project Chairman: Sara Tyree
Special Program Dates to Remember
- March – National Music in Our Schools Month
- March – Youth Arts Month
- April 15th – World Art Day
- May 20th – National Band Director’s Day
- June 21st – World Day of Music
- July – World Watercolor Month
- August 12th – International Youth Day
- September – Classical Music Month
- September 8th – International Literacy Day
- September 8-14 – National Arts in Education Week
- October – America for the Arts Month
- October 19-25 – GFWC Advocates for Children Week
- November 20th – Universal Children’s Day