The paper approaches the issue of artistic competences through the dimension of the teachers’ professional skills in primary education. In the contemporary society, the role of artistic skills and of man’s responsibility towards himself, towards others, towards society becomes more important, as new ethics and behavior issues of the individual and the members of the society appear. In this context, observing the artistic competences in the learning environment, the planning and evaluation of the instructional - educational process in the primary classes is an obvious fact. Studying the artistic skills of teachers offers the opportunity to become more aware of the educational process, to show confidence and respect for those who educate them.