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Fine Arts

Encouraging a love of fine arts is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child.

Overview

Encouraging a love of fine arts is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. Formal fine arts programs provide students the opportunity to gain an appreciation and understanding of some of the greatest achievements in human history. RISD offers numerous award-winning programs in the area of fine arts.

Program Benefits

  • The arts encourage greater creativity and imagination
  • The arts expose students to a wide variety of cultures

Benefits for Your Student

  • Sense of self-discipline
  • Positive relationships with peers & adults
  • Increased academic & social achievement
  • Strong correlation between fine arts and improved math & STEM scores