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Is art merely a pastime or a profound talent?

The past couple of years have brought about significant challenges for people of all ages. Whether they’re children, their caregivers, or the elderly, everyone has experienced considerable hardships.

Amid the pandemic, educational institutions such as schools and colleges required a transition to online learning. Although online learning serves as a viable substitute, it fails to entirely emulate the advantages of in-person group learning. The absence of social interaction during this time amplified stress levels, highlighting the importance of a hobby.

Even as schools gradually reopened, both students and educators found themselves trying to make up for the learning disruptions caused by the pandemic, which in turn increased stress levels among children. The reduced social interaction during the early stages of the pandemic made it challenging for kids to return to their pre-pandemic routines.

Did you know that engaging in art can serve as a means to alleviate stress?

Importance of Art

Art can be a fulfilling hobby. So, let kids have separate spaces for their creative work. Not only kids, but the elderly people can also do some artwork and have a whole satisfied feeling.

Making art and crafts can heal you in a beautiful way. Moreover, it is useful for kids as it will help in the development of creative thinking amongst the children.

Art has been flourishing throughout the pandemic. The UN Cultural Agency has invited people from throughout the world to show their love for art through the hashtag #ShareCulture. This initiative has surely connected the world together.

Art initiatives by India

India has one of the world’s largest collections of songs, music, dance, theatre, folk traditions, performing arts, rites and rituals, paintings and writings. These are knowns as the Intangible Cultural Heritage(ICH) of humanity. For preserving these beautiful elements, the Ministry of Culture has launched many schemes in order to provide financial support to individuals and groups who are engaged in performing the different forms of art.

India Foundation of Arts has initiated many programs to encourage art, be it, drawing, painting, or dancing and singing. You can visit their website if you want to pursue arts in the future.

Art is for everyone

Due to COVID-19, almost everyone in the world had to face the lockdowns. Amidst this, everyone, especially children suffered a lot. They had to stay indoors all the time, and it affected their overall growth. But, with art, they have found their escape and also their calling.

Many children and even adults have started to take up art during the lockdown. You must have seen ladies putting up recipe videos and kids showing their drawings on social media.

Art skills can’t be developed overnight. You need to practice them if you want to ace the art, be it performing, dancing, speaking, singing, instrumental, drawing, painting, crafts or even writing. Have you tried your hand at drawing or painting yet?

Art at Curious Times

At Curious Times, we have many children displaying their artistic hobbies on our platform. Pursuing art as a hobby can alter your perspective and outlook on life, reducing stress and infusing your heart with joy.

The National Hobby Month

In January 2024, as we celebrate National Hobby Month, the holiday season and the cozy stay-at-home period provide children with a valuable opportunity to explore and nurture their interests and skills.

Throughout this creative and inspiring month, thousands of students from around the world have the chance to participate and showcase their talents on a beloved platform designed specifically for children

The National Hobby Month is scheduled for 1-Jan-2024 to 31-Jan-2024. Students from all parts of the globe are more than welcome to participate.

There are three art forms they can submit:

1. Performing Arts: The performing arts include dancing, singing, mimicry and story-telling. These are interesting and help in the overall development of the kids.
2. Art: Art is all about sketching, painting, crafting and doodling. Encourage the children to spend their time in refining their skills.
3. Creative Writing: Apart from writing answers to the questions asked in exams, the children are good at writing essays, fables, stories, and poems. These skills will boost their confidence.

Isn’t it interesting to do draw a scene, or to write a poem about a bird that visits your balcony?

Any kind of art can soothe your mind and soul. It will not only make you happy but will help you refine your non-academic skills.

Let’s look up some of the artworks by the students associated with Curious Times.

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Learning Art at Curious Times

Curious Times not just organises special months and challenges, we also host challenges by other partners. There are hundreds of Teacher partners, who teach art. They polish raw talent. For more details, you can follow My Expressions and show your interest in any type of course. We may be able to get some classes organised for you.

Art is therapeutic

Art is therapeutic, it’s like a prayer. The more you indulge in the art, the more you tend to enjoy it. The more it heals worries and stress.

The head of the UN Cultural Agency says that the celebration of World Art Day reminds us that art can connect people in times of crisis, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. World Art Day is celebrated in the month of April and it is an international celebration of fine arts.

My Expressions

Expressions matter. Expressions, when converted into art, can produce the best art out of an artist. If you’re a student, teacher or parent and you have interests in art, share your artwork with us at Curious Times.

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