Painting & Drawing



BA Art: Painting & Drawing
Minor: Painting & Drawing

There has never been a more exciting time to be a creative professional.
You’re entering a landscape where your artistic career path is full of possibilities.
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.



Career Possibilities


Where will Painting & Drawing take me?
  • Professional Artist
  • Graduate School
  • Gallery Coordinator
  • Museum / Gallery Curator
  • Art Preparator
  • Art Center Director
  • Educator
  • Illustrator
  • Muralist
  • Studio Manager
  • Arts Director


Meet Our Alumni







Every class I took in the Department of Art+Design pushed me as an artist, writer, creative, and critical thinker. My time as a Painting & Drawing student really shaped my artistic, personal, and professional growth and was pivotal in helping me attain my career goals.
 

Ashley Rabanal
Painting & Drawing • 2016  



Why Study Painting & Drawing Here? 



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One-On-One Artist Mentorship



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.



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Discover Your Creative Voice


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.




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Prepared to Become a Professional



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.