“There's so much history and character in art, and it helps to develop a kid. It helped me.”

— Katy Crawford, student, Olathe

“It kind of equals out. Some kids are interested in math, others in the arts.”

— Victoria Armendarez, student, Lawrence

“It's more important. Art allows creativity to flow.”

— Desmond Collette, student, Lawrence

“I think art is very important.”

— Martin Johnson, student, Lawrence