In colleges and universities, the Arts are still flourishing on a great many campuses throughout the US. In public high schools and below, however, Art and music classes are dwindling greatly, being pushed out in preference for science and math curricula.
As someone who has a degree in Fine Arts, I feel that this choice has never hurt me and has only helped me in my life. I have been able to work in interesting jobs outside the arts. I know this has gotten harder, and it depends on the type of job the graduate is going for, but I believe that many businesses see the value in the critical thinking, invention and creativity, problem solving, discussion skills, and the ability to take critique well and improve oneself.
The liberal arts and fine arts offer students the ability to expand their minds and become valuable in more than just a single lane. Creativity goes beyond paint and canvas- it creates young adults who are visionaries!
It is harder to get students interested in these crucial subjects if they are not taught in the public school system.I find that very sad.