Program Features

• Ryman Arts Program for students interested in studio art instruction and college and career guidance
• Entertainment Industry Mentor Program
• Heidi Duckler Dance Residency Program

The Arts Careers Program

• reaches students who might otherwise feel stifled by traditional academics by providing a creative outlet.
• reaches students with different learning styles.
• creates a feeling of cooperation between students and a connection to the world around them.
• creates an exciting space for learning and discovery.
• promotes a growth mindset to help them master their craft.
• assists in student development of skills like resilience and self-confidence.
• helps improve cognition across variety of subject areas.
• teaches communication skills in a variety of ways words cannot.
• deepens cultural and self-understanding.
• helps students learn empathy by connecting with the world around them.
• provides a space for commentary on social justice issues.
• helps students express their dreams and innermost thoughts.
• helps with mental health and overall-being.
• creates innovators that will help design our future world.