Earl R. Merrill: Study: Young People Don’t Participate In Arts Because Of Cost, Lack Of Confidence

Monday, August 13, 2018

Study: Young People Don’t Participate In Arts Because Of Cost, Lack Of Confidence

A survey by ART31, a network of arts groups for young people facilitated by the University of Kent, found anxiety to be the biggest barrier of all among young people aged 10 and 25. Its report says: “It seems likely that this is related to joining a new group or attending a new venue, but it may also be about fear of failure.”