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The School of Art & Design is recognized as a leader in the education, creative development and growth of artists, designers, educators, entrepreneurs, museum professionals, and researchers in a broad range of visual art and design disciplines.
View ProgramsThe School of Art and Design believes in the power of place based learning and has established an annual award competition to fund outstanding students who are interested in taking a Global Positioning Studies course.
Read More: GPS AwardThe Juried Student Exhibition is an annual exhibition opportunity open to undergraduate and graduate art majors and minors currently enrolled in the WVU School of Art & Design.
Read More: Juried Student ExhibitionFind information on the installation and de-installation process for your MFA Exhibition.
Read More: MFA Exhibition InformationThe School of Art & Design maintains an active student chapter with the National Art Education Association. The NAEA believes that all students deserve a comprehensive, balanced and sequential program of instruction in the visual arts.
Read More: National Art Education AssociationScholarships for currently enrolled majors and transfer students in the School of Art & Design are available.
Read More: Scholarships for Current Art and Design StudentsThe School of Art and Design values and supports written communication abilities and critical thinking skills developed through iterative writing experiences across the curriculum and within the discipline.
Read More: Writing PortfolioWe're excited to welcome you to the School of Art and Design at West Virginia University.
Read More: AdmissionsDuring the academic year, there are ample opportunities to explore art and design at WVU. Visit the Art Museum or Mesaros Galleries or check out one of our Visiting Artist Lectures. The 2024-25 calendar of events will be available soon.
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WVU's Agricultural Sciences Building and adjacent Agricultural Sciences Annex include newly renovated lab spaces and classrooms for Design Studies, Fashion Design and Merchandising, and Interior Architecture.
Read More: Ag Sciences South and AnnexThe Amy A. Bircher Textiles Laboratory provides a space for students to use a variety of scientific testing to better understand what properties a fiber presents including its strengths, weaknesses, how it’s made, dyed and finished.
Read More: Amy A. Bircher Textiles LaboratoryIn the ceramics studio, students learn hand-working and throwing techniques.
Read More: Ceramics StudioJust inside the main entrance to the CCAC, the Blaney Lobby wraps around the Clay Concert Theatre and offers access to the Dean’s Office, Student Recruitment Office, School of Theatre & Dance Office and the Mesaros Galleries.
Read More: Douglas O. Blaney LobbyResidential and day camp options open up the world of art for students K-12.
Read More: Visual Arts Summer Academies
