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Department of Art

The study and practice of art

An essential aspect of the WSU experience, students are encouraged to apply multiple perspectives and embrace risk and uncertainty on the path to discovery. Classes, studio opportunities, and research projects will challenge you to think and communicate in innovative and interdisciplinary ways.

Faculty members in the Department of Art are internationally recognized contemporary artists and scholars that consistently bring their professional experience into the classroom. Extensive studio, workshop, and machine resources are complemented by a robust Visiting Artist and Scholar Program and collaborations with the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at WSU.

2024 BFA Exhibitions

Our annual BFA student showcase, held in Gallery III, Aux Lox, and Locker Gallery in the Fine Arts Center on the WSU Pullman campus. Artists include Amie Sanyang, Ash Croxton, Jonathan Lee, Lillian Leche, Rachel Svinth, and Shalla Newman. Works will be on display April 1st – April 14th 2024, and a reception will be held Thursday, April 4th from 430PM – 7PM.

Featured Class:
Sketchbook: Creative Ideation (ART 398)

This online class will provide you the tools to foster a robust creative practice based in daily observation, routine reflection, and idea generation. Offered this Summer 2024 with Professor Squeak Meisel!

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