Why study Art? As you navigate through this page, think about this question and how it is relevant to your future, your career, and your identity. While we may have our own opinion of what we consider art, keep your mind open to the question I have provided. We will be revisiting this question over the course of the year.

". . . the arts have been an inseparable part of the human journey; indeed, we depend on the arts to carry us toward the fullness of our humanity. We value them for themselves, and because we do, we believe knowing and practicing them is fundamental to the healthy development of our children's minds and spirits. That is why, in any civilization - ours included - the arts are inseparable from the very meaning of the term 'education.' We know from long experience that no one can claim to be truly educated who lacks basic knowledge and skills in the arts."

–National Standards for Arts Education

Bureau of Labor Statistics (click the title to the left to access the link) : When you visit this website, you can type in the name of the job in the "Search Engine" and it should locate information regarding: a job summary, a job description, work environment, how to become one, pay, job outlook, state and area data, similar occupations, and any other information.