The International Child
Art Foundation
The International Child Art Foundation’s mission is to integrate the arts with science, sport and technology for the development of children’s innate creativity and intrinsic empathy – preconditions for a more just, prosperous and nonviolent world. Art by: International Children’s Arts Foundation
DID YOU KNOW?
If a child’s creativity is not nurtured, it could be lost forever. E. Paul Torrance, American psychologist and founder of the Torrance Center for Creativity documented what he calls the “4th-grade slump” in the creative lives of children. When children begin school, their level of creativity is evident and often flourishing, but by the time they reach 4th grade, they are more conforming, less likely to take risks, and less playful or spontaneous than in earlier years. This decline in creativity may continue throughout the school years and into adulthood.
Arts Olympiad The world’s largest and most prestigious creative education program modeled as “Olympics” of children’s creativity and imagination. World Children’s Festival The world’s largest international children’s celebration, traditionally held on the National Mall in Washington DC every four years. Healing Arts Programs Creative interventions for victims of natural disasters to aid psychological recovery from traumatic experiences. Peace Through Art Innovative approach that reduces intergenerational transmission of trauma and hatred by providing children a new outlook and perspective on opportunities. ChildArt Magazine Published advertisement-free since 1998 to nurture children’s creativity, foster their empathy, and introduce the world to them through the arts. Exhibitions Display of children’s thought-provoking artworks to inspire dialogue on a better future. Conferences Arranging children’s panels and youth panels to introduce their voices to discussions on the future.
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