Very intelligent as a general scheme. And, in general, art has a lot to do with solving problems. Art affirms identity. Art gives voice. Art expresses difference, and it expresses consensus.
Art brings up issues.
It's a rather unencumbered opportunity or framework, offering opportunities to step outside of the normal way of doing or seeing things. Art is a very reflective process. It allows for collective and individual reflection on issues, on processes, on relationships. People get a real high from participating. Stepping outside of what they normally do, and becoming architects and planners of time and space.