Welcome

The Department of Art is comprised of seven areas of concentration: ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and art history and offers three degrees: the BFA, the BA, and the BA with teacher licensure. With a fourteen-member faculty of acclaimed artists and scholars and a location in the thriving arts scene of Asheville, our program has become a destination point for students who seek rigorous training in the fine arts within the liberal arts tradition of a small university. A strong emphasis on drawing, art history, and our innovative design sequence, the Applied Media Program, is followed by upper level course work that nurtures independent learning. During the senior year capstone courses, each student produces a major body of work in the form of a solo exhibition or a thesis paper. This demanding requirement serves as strong preparation for postgraduate work, and more importantly, as the basis for lifelong learning in the arts. The Department of Art invites emerging artists and scholars to visit us and consider joining our vibrant community.