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Arts Quotes

On creativity, training, and the arts.

These quotes cover the arts broadly, from a shared skepticism about group decision-making in creative fields to years of formal Art and performance training that shaped a career from the ground up. One even compares the intuitive spark of artistic discovery to that of science.

Until quite recently dance in America was the ragged Cinderella of the arts.

Quotes by Shana Alexander

I don't think there should be a hierarchy of what is valid in the arts.

Quotes by Seth Numrich

I've been doing martial arts since I was 9.

Quotes by Scott Glenn

Martial arts is something I studied since I was 6 years old.

Quotes by Scott Coker

To say martial arts, or the combative form - mixed martial arts - is not an art form is incorrect.

Quotes by Scott Coker

Martial arts is self-growth. It's artistic impression. It's self-defense... it doesn't have any place in politics.

Quotes by Scott Coker

With my ministry of light, part of what I do is work on the California Alliance For Arts Education.

Quotes by Sally Kirkland

The foreign accent was a promise, and indeed, all over the country, European imports added spice to the sciences, the arts, and other areas. What one had to give was not considered inferior to what one received.

Quotes by Rudolf Arnheim

I don't think the arts would have been as meaningful to me if I hadn't grown up in Harlem.

Quotes by Ruby Dee

It's sad that arts are not part of the curriculum across the nation.

Quotes by Rosie Perez

Martial arts is about honor and respect.

Quotes by Rose Namajunas

After quitting my job with Sea Rock, I became a Mukta Arts flunky.

Quotes by Ronit Roy

In Europe, people in the arts are considered part of the intelligentsia; they are considered part of the elite.

Quotes by Ron Silver

Anyway, when I was a kid, I dutifully went to the Sydney Technical and Fine Arts College.

Quotes by Rod Taylor

I studied martial arts before I studied dance.

Quotes by Robert Battle

I was always into martial arts and boxing.

Quotes by Robbie Lawler

The arts are weapons of understanding and weapons of happiness.

Quotes by Richard Eyre

I went to Cal Arts. I went to art school.

Quotes by Rich Moore

The older I get, I'm really reminded how important the arts are to our wellbeing as a society.

Quotes by Rhys Ifans

When I was younger I did karate and martial arts, and I think it's really cool for girls to have those kinds of abilities.

Quotes by Rebel Wilson

Frequently Asked Questions

What's this Arts quotes collection about?
These quotes reflect on the arts from several angles - creative process and committees, formal training at a performing arts conservatory, martial arts as an upbringing, and the shared intuition between artistic and scientific discovery.
Why do people search for arts quotes?
People often look for arts quotes to reflect on creativity, training, or the philosophy behind artistic work, and this collection offers a mix of practical career reflection and broader philosophical thought.
One quote claims committees are useless in the arts - what's the point being made?
That quote suggests creative decisions work best when made by individuals with a clear vision rather than through group consensus, a common sentiment among artists about the collaborative-versus-individual nature of creative work.
Is there a quote connecting the arts to science?
Yes, one quote argues that the intuitive spark behind discovery works almost identically whether someone is painting a picture or running a lab experiment, suggesting creativity and scientific insight share more in common than they might seem to. Related reflections are in About quotes.
How can Arts quotes be used?
They suit captions about creative careers, training, or artistic philosophy. Browse Art quotes or College quotes, and check Doing quotes for more on craft and practice.

Others recall being raised inside a discipline, like martial arts, long before it became a chosen path. Explore more on College training or the craft of Doing the work.