Opinion: The next year is crucial for arts education
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music sits on McLemore Avenue in Soulsville. (Lance Murphey/Daily Memphian file)
Richard Greenwald
Richard Greenwald is co-founder and managing partner of NosTerra Venture Capital, which invests in data center technologies, including clean, energy efficient-power for AI infrastructure. He is also adjunct professor at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs and was formerly the CEO of the Soulsville Foundation.
Children who go on to become successful adults are more likely to have had some arts education enrich their experiences on that path. Studies show the correlation between arts education, academic achievement and compassion for others.
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