Painting & Drawing

BA Art: Painting & Drawing
Minor: Painting & Drawing

You won't be limited to the conventional graduate school and gallery representation model. You can now build your artistic career through a strong online presence, participation in arts festivals, and direct connection with an audience who value your work.

Our BA Art: Painting & Drawing program offers you the flexibility to explore diverse techniques and to develop professional competencies essential for a thriving art practice. You’ll receive one-on-one mentorship to help you discover your unique, creative voice and style while being introduced to diverse perspectives from guest artists, critics, and faculty. Throughout your classes, you’ll learn technical skills, extensive art histories, and entrepreneurial practices to prepare you for a creative future.

Why Study Painting & Drawing Here? 

We build genuine one-on-one relationships with you, providing personalized guidance within our small, close-knit community where your individual development is our priority.

You’ll develop your distinctive artistic style in a sustainable practice, focusing on what genuinely excites you about making work—not just in classes but into the future.

We prepare you to become a professional artist, so you’ll leave with a diverse portfolio of work, professional exhibition opportunities (both on and off campus), and the knowledge, skills, and experience to explore extensive art-related career paths.

You'll receive an extensive education spanning traditional, classical, modern, and contemporary approaches, with five art history courses and unique special topics that explore everything from historical materials to experimental mixed media.

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We create space for you to meaningfully connect your creativity with your personal calling, developing a holistic approach to art-making that aligns with you and your values.

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