We’ve always known that art makes us feel something — but now, science is showing us why. Through the emerging field of neuroaesthetics, researchers are studying how art affects the brain — how color, texture, sound, and movement activate emotions, memory, and imagination. For children, this field reveals something extraordinary: creating and engaging with art doesn’t just make them happier, it literally helps their brains grow.

The classroom of the future doesn’t always have four walls — and in art education, that change is already here. Across continents, children are connecting through virtual workshops, cultural exchanges, and collaborative projects that blur geographical lines. Global classrooms are transforming how children learn art, giving them opportunities to explore creativity through the lens of diversity and shared experience.

Art has always reflected the world we live in — and as conversations about sustainability grow louder, creativity is taking a greener turn. Across the globe, artists of all ages are learning that imagination doesn’t need to come at the planet’s expense. From using recycled materials to creating installations that spark environmental awareness, sustainable art is changing the way we think about both creativity and responsibility. Children, especially, are becoming part of this

Art has always been about connection — sharing ideas, exploring techniques, and learning by doing. In traditional classrooms, children gain hands-on experiences: mixing colors, shaping clay, or practicing brushstrokes. Online tools, meanwhile, bring new opportunities: access to global collections, interactive design platforms, and collaborative projects that cross borders.

The creative economy includes industries built on imagination, storytelling, and design. From animation studios and video games to fashion, film, and advertising, this economy blends culture and commerce. In 2022, UNESCO estimated the global creative economy contributed over $2.25 trillion to the world’s GDP, and it continues to grow each year. By 2050, experts believe creativity will be one of the most valuable resources in the global marketplace.

For years, STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — has been at the center of modern education. These fields drive innovation, fuel industries, and shape our future. But there’s one letter that’s beginning to change the way we think about learning: A for Art. The shift from STEM to STEAM is more than adding a subject. It’s about redefining what it means to prepare children for the world ahead.

When children use digital museum platforms, they aren’t just viewers — they become explorers. Virtual creativity allows them to zoom in on a brushstroke, compare artworks across continents, or even curate their own mini-galleries online. For a child in a small town, it means they can experience the Louvre in Paris, the Smithsonian in Washington, or the Children’s Art Museum International, all without leaving home.

If machines can generate art, where does the child’s creativity fit in? The answer lies in balance. Tools may change, but imagination has always been human. A brush does not replace the painter; a camera does not erase the eye behind the lens. In the same way...