Gallery visits have decreased 20% in the last 5 years, showing that people aren't making time for art. However, art is important because it can "wash the dust of daily life off our souls" and teaches skills like creativity, problem solving, and focus. The document argues that societies should make engaging with art easier so that people have more opportunities to reap its benefits.

2. People aren’t making time for art.

3. Gallery visits down by 20%
from 5 years ago.

4. But art is important

5. The purpose of art is to wash the dust
of daily life off our souls
Picasso
“The purpose of
art is to wash
the dust of daily
life off our
souls”
Picasso

6. Art teaches us creativity
confidence
problem solving
perseverance
focus
feedback
collaboration
dedication
accountability

7. Let’s make it easier for people to
engage with art.

9. Smart Home

10. The purpose of art is to wash the dust
of daily life off our souls
Picasso

12. The purpose of art is to wash the dust
of daily life off our souls
Picasso

13. The purpose of art is to wash the dust
of daily life off our souls
Picasso

14. The purpose of art is to wash the dust
of daily life off our souls
Picasso

15. The purpose of art is to wash the dust
of daily life off our souls
Picasso
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