It really depends on what students and what you consider benefits. The benefits for elementary school students and for students in MFA programs in the arts would be quite different.
For younger students, visiting studios of artists or museums of contemporary art or having artists visit the classroom helps them understand that art isn't something that just exists in a vacuum but something created by real people. It may give them a sense of the possibility of their creating art as a genuine vocation rather than just as an assignment.
For more advanced students who are studying the arts, visiting galleries and studios helps them understand current trends and make informed choices about their own work and how it is situated in their discipline.
Another issue is that all students are voters or potential voters whose decisions will influence government funding for the arts. Increased knowledge of the works of living artists and the processes of making arts will help students become more informed voters.
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