The Department of Art at the University of Maryland is a place where students transform ideas and concepts into objects
and visual experiences. It is an environment rich in art theory,
criticism, and awareness of diverse world culture. Students
are taught to refine creative thought and apply acquired
knowledge and skill to the making of images, objects and
experimental works. Students majoring in Studio Art take a
focused program of courses folded into a liberal arts
education offerred by the University of Maryland. The diverse
faculty of artists in the Department of Art strives to foster a
sense of community through the common experiece of the
creative process, sharing their professional experience freely
with students
Our large full-time faculty consists of 17 highly visible artists and scholars who are active and well-known for their professional achievements and dedication to education. In addition, the Department has an energetic visiting artist program and a broad offering of adjunct faculty in effort to expose students to a large array of voices and vision in contemporary art-making. There are approximately 250 undergraduate majors in the Department of Art along with approximately 18 graduate students in the MFA program. The University of Maryland is located seven miles from Washington, DC and 30 miles from Baltimore. This location holds cultural offerings unrivaled by most metropolitan areas, including The Smithsonian Institution, The Hirshhorn Museum, The Baltimore Museum of Art, among countless other museums, galleries, and collections.
We understand that a rich and productive learning experience is best achieved through a diverse student body. We define diversity not only in the more familiar terms of race, ethnicity, and gender, but we also recognize diversity in terms of life experiences, research interests, and interdisciplinary background. Each of these elements contributes to a vibrant program, and offers us the opportunity to expand our field in new and dynamic ways.
Upcoming Events in the Department of Art:
The Department of Art
The University of Maryland
1211-E Art/Sociology Building
College Park, MD
20912
tel. 301-405-7790
fax. 301-314-9740