Chair’s Welcome

The Department of Art offers a rigorous, research-driven, curriculum designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. Students engage in an immersive studio environment that encourages experimentation and explores the evolving role of art in contemporary society. Through collaborative approaches and interdisciplinary exploration, students work across a range of artistic disciplines in state-of-the-art facilities. We place equal emphasis on individual growth and collective discovery, encouraging students to build connections across the university and broader communities. Our students are engaged, thoughtful creators who are challenged to approach complex issues with curiosity, integrity, and responsibility. They develop the skills to navigate, engage with, and respond to the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to the world.

Vesna Pavlović
Department of Art Chair
Paul E. Shwab Chair in Fine Arts
Professor of Art