Art at Carver allows a young person to examine what it means to be human, voice and express themselves, and bring people and ideas together. Artistic activities like painting, drawing, and writing can help improve memory retrieval capabilities and sharpen the mind. The process of creating can improve problem-solving skills and open people's minds to new ideas. Art can help people manage stress, increase self-esteem, cope with difficult emotions, and can make people feel good and improve their quality of life.