Cultural Management and the Preservation of Indigenous Art in Education

Abstract

Preservation and promotion of indigenous art can occur through cultural management since indigenous art is a vital part of a community’s identity. To sustain its existence in education, indigenous art should be integrated into curricula and the students be made aware of these art forms. This paper investigates cultural management in protecting indigenous art forms and in educational settings. The article looks at ways of preserving art forms in these ways and focuses on the importance of educational programs to promote appreciation and understanding of the art forms. This paper reviews existing studies and the approach to indigenous art integration to modern education and its challenges and opportunities. Such initiatives help nurture pride in cultural diversity and creativity of students, and the results in turn show the reach and impact of such initiatives. In conclusion, the paper closes by offering suggestions for the way forward concerning the practice of managing culture in the education sector.