Art uniquely transforms those who create and those who respond. The department uses the transformative value of art to connect members of the community, enhancing and enriching lives, and making us more conscious of ourselves and others in the world.

To accomplish its mission, the Department of Art has established the following goals:

• To challenge students with an intensive curriculum characterized by individualized instruction.

• To reward faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors, and community service.

• To maintain facilities and resources that foster opportunities to experience the creation, exhibition, and study of the visual arts.

• To provide opportunities for community involvement in the visual arts and to broaden public awareness to the visual arts.

Advancement to an art degree program in studio art, fine art, or art education is contingent upon the recommendation of the art faculty on completion of the Sophomore Major Advancement Interview (SMAI), after which a program of study is designed with an art faculty advisor.