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One River Celebrates
National Arts in Education Week

One River Celebrates National Arts in Education Week

The Value of Art Education

The value of art to those who undertake it - from youth to teens and even adults - is immense. From building well-rounded individuals, to the social, emotional and interpersonal development skills it fosters, the advantages of art are vast. (Source:  American Academy of Arts & Sciences)

Allison Belaks

A few years ago I realized that I think in pictures, and drawings were easier to put on paper for me than words. It’s an easy way for me to express myself.

Alison Belaks

One River, Woodbury, NY

Bolstered Academic Achievement

Research has found that students who had increased arts education experiences saw improvements in writing achievement, emotional and cognitive empathy, school engagement, and higher education aspirations.
(Source: New York Times)

Better Mental Health

Art has also been highly associated with improvements in mental health and happiness. Engagement with the arts can also lead to greater prosocial behaviors within communities. Just look at the examples here at One River with our Kindness Project promoting Autism Awareness Month.  

Advanced Critical Thinking

At a time when social media prevalence continues to be high with an increasing use of A.I., the focus on critical thinking and creativity from art is intrinsically important. With art many times having complexities and layered elements, it teaches students the process of observation and study, and they learn to observe the world more closely.
(Source: Walden University)

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Careers in the Arts

"Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life."

For many who have pursued their passion for the arts, this quote - that has long been attributed to Confucius - is the reality. And, according to multiple studies in the U.S. and Europe, artists typically reveal significantly higher job satisfaction and happiness with their work than non-artists. (Source:  Science Direct)

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Vast Range of Careers Paths

Growth in Arts Employment

Today more than ever before, careers in the arts cover a vast array of occupations, with the employment trend on the rise. Positive growth is projected in the arts from 2023-2033. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Rising Salaries

With national average salaries ranging from $45,000 - $150,000+. The notion of the starving artist is far from today’s reality.
(Source: Indeed.com)

Learn more about these jobs and the many more.

Drawing & Design

Like sketching? You could be a storyboard artist.

Digital Arts

As digital art expands, the needs for video editors, web designers, and character designers is on the rise.

Education

Want to pass on your love of art to the next generation? Careers in teaching range from public schools to colleges and careers in art therapy.

Galleries & Museums

More behind the scenes? Curators, Historians, Gallery Managers, and Preservationists are always needed.

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One River Celebrates
National Arts in Education Week

Value of One River School Curriculum

Intentionally Designed Like None Other

With so many options available to today’s artists, the One River curriculum was designed to enable students to explore all that the arts have to offer, from traditional studio art courses in painting, sketching, sculpture and more, to classes offered in our state-of-the art digital design labs.

Within secondary education, it is rare that you get the opportunity to steer student artists toward trajectories that hold depth and weight for their individualized artistic journey. At One River, I am able to do that while supporting more of a community-based program.

Shantaye McMorrow

Director of Education, One River, Manhasset, NY
Shantaye McMorrow
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Choose from over 25 + class options for Pre-K through Adults, tailored to those just beginning as well as students on advanced trajectories. There is truly something for everyone at One River School. 

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