As I sit here thinking about how much the world has changed since I was a little girl, I’m constantly reminded about why I love doing what I do and why it continues to be so important in the precious lives of our young children. There are many reasons why the arts are so critical in children’s lives, but …

April showers bring May flowers. As a child, a rainy afternoon always meant rummaging through boxes of craft supplies, putting on a movie and spending the day cozy inside, arts & crafts style. Melissa Bradshaw of WEE LITTLE ARTS has found her passion in teaching early childhood arts education. With the end of April around the corner and possibly a …

Charleston has always taken great pride in its ability to attract artists and cultural tourists, but due to factors like underfunded schools and curriculum requirements geared mostly toward test scores, most children in the tri-county area have little exposure to the types of activities that help generate a huge chunk of Charleston’s revenue. Study after study has proven the vital …