"I always wanted to try painting. I thought it was too intimidating, but when I sat down with my instructor and put that first brush stoke of acrylic paint on that canvas - well, I knew I had found my new love."   - Hancock Arts Student

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” - Pablo Picasso

" The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us—fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty. The arts bring us joy, help us express our values, and build bridges between cultures. The arts are also a fundamental component of a healthy community—strengthening them socially, educationally, and economically—benefits that persist even in difficult social and economic times."  - Randy I. Cohen, Vice President of Research and Policy for the Americans for the Arts.