Your Next Steps

Be a Part of the Fabric

Whether you’re ready to apply, interested in visiting us, or are simply looking for more information, we invite you to be a part of this uniquely interwoven community.

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We would love for you to come and visit! 

One of the best ways to see what this experience is like is to see it in-person and chat with the people within your program of interest. 

On a visit, you can tour campus, meet with a professor, chat with current students in your areas of interest, or even sit in on a class session.

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Earn a Scholarship!

We offer merit-based scholarships that are tied to a portfolio review with a faculty member in Art+Design! This is a great chance to meet with a professor one-on-one, receive feedback on a portfolio of work, and possibly earn a scholarship.

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Stay in the know with our Department Newsletter and Letter from the Chair, featuring stories, updates, and happenings throughout the year.

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Financial Assistance

Our Scholarships

The Department of Art+Design offers several scholarships and awards to assist students in their respective courses of study. Scholarships are awarded based on a number of criteria; including merit, evidence of art and design practice, creativity, and overall strength of portfolios.

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The Chiquola Studios and Gallery is an easy, 10 minute Transit Bus ride to downtown Anderson with free parking. Many of our Graphic Design studios are located here with a variety of restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance.

📍 100 W Whitner, Anderson, SC, 29621
🅿️ W Whitner Parking Garage, 130 W Whitner

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The Vandiver Gallery is located on our Main Campus in the Thrift Library building and is where we host many of our visiting artists and exhibitions. 

📍 Thrift Library, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC, 29621

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