The visual arts program at Rivers cultivates an appreciation for and a life-long involvement in the arts. The department teaches creative problem solving, fosters cooperation, and encourages risk-taking.
Students apply what they have learned through the creation of works of art.
Through critique and in the study of art history, students learn how images communicate and how to look at images critically. The Performing Arts Department creates an environment recognizing that the performing arts are at the core of human existence. We teach the arts for the sake of the arts and as a model for all learning. We prepare motivated students for advanced study. The study of music is a major component of a well-rounded education.