Artful Awareness Reflection Test (AART)

I attend programs such as music, dance, drama, or theatre shows.

I notice beauty when I look at or experience art.

Music touches me emotionally.

I feel attracted to balance and symmetry in artworks.

I enjoy creating things such as painting, drawing, crafting, sculpting, filmmaking, or designing.

When I look at art, I feel positive or uplifting energy.

I express myself through writing, such as poetry, stories, or other forms of writing.

When I experience art, I notice physical feelings like excitement or a faster heartbeat.

I appreciate the visual design of buildings and interior spaces.

I have taken part in classes or learning experiences related to art, craft, creative writing, or aesthetics.

When I create or experience art, I feel a sense of connection with others.

While experiencing the arts, I feel a sense of unity or oneness with nature, life, or universe, something larger than myself.

Art affects me deeply at an emotional level.

I feel joy, calmness, or other positive emotions when I create or experience art.