“What Good is Art?”: An Open Community Art Discussion

“What Good is Art?”

“Exploring the Value of Art”
With Petrea

Friday, May 1, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
The Foundry Art Gallery, 401 Market St., Denton, MD

What good is art? In this thought-provoking discussion, we will explore the role art has played in major discoveries throughout history and examine its value in today’s world.

We’ll dive into questions like: How much funding should governments allocate to the arts? Should art be part of public school curriculum? Does time spent on the arts truly have value?

✨ In this session you will:
• Explore the impact of art on history and innovation
• Engage in meaningful discussion about the value of the arts
• Share perspectives and hear from others in an open setting
• Reflect on the role of creativity in everyday life

🎨 This is a relaxed, discussion-based experience—no materials needed, just curiosity and conversation.

Ages 16 and up.

Feel free to bring any beverages & food of your choice.

Cost: FREE open discussion for all to join