As schools strain under the pressure of keeping up with academics, many are questioning the safety and necessity of the arts. However, could creativity be the key to students thriving this year? Is fine arts education essential during a pandemic?

Is your school year going differently than you had planned? As schools across the nation deal with unprecedented conditions, many students are struggling. School in general is more complicated. So, stress levels are rising in every age group.

Fine Arts Education and Pandemic Schooling

Fine arts education has been especially hard hit during pandemic schooling. Many schools have limited or eliminated their fine arts programs. After school activities are limited even more. For the students in completely virtual school situations, this situation is even more difficult. Yet, students still want to be a part of band, choir, or orchestra. There is a driving need to create and be creative, which is also therapeutic when dealing with high stress.

According to Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, published May 23, 2016, just “45 minutes of creative activity significantly lessens stress in the body, regardless of artistic experience or talent.”

Fine Arts Education Essential for Students Dealing with Stress

So, every student can benefit from creative activities and access to a fine arts education. This is especially crucial during the pandemic because of the rising stress levels and uncertainty young children through teen are experiencing. This holds true for public, private, and homeschooling students. Now, more than ever, is the time to provide more opportunities for creative outlets. Can that be done safely and according to state guidelines? The answer is yes!

Fine Arts Education Essential Opportunities for Students

Faith Center for the Arts is changing life for students across the NJ Tri-State area. By offering online, in-person, and hybrid courses, Faith Center is meeting the needs of students looking for fine art opportunities and creative activities. In addition, they are doing this while following the highest health and safety standards. Their signature Encore program kicks off a second session of small group, short-term, in-person classes for students age 5-18.

Looking for something else? How about private lessons in everything from voice and guitar to violin and drums. Private lessons are available in-person or virtually to meet families’ individual needs.

Encore classes meet for 6 weeks, just 2 hours per week. This is a perfect way to give your child a creative outlet without a big commitment. Private lessons are 30-60 mins per week and available for a wide range of instruments. Whether you are a complete beginner, or an experienced musician looking to keep your edge, Faith Center for the Arts has what you need. You can learn more about both these programs and sign up here. 

If you would like to check Faith Center out in person, please visit one of our open houses!