Art History

Art history minors have many opportunities to gain hands-on experience before graduation. Many of our students complete internships at UW’s cultural centers, including the museums, archives and libraries on campus. Students may also complete study abroad programs, post-graduate assistantships and independent research projects. All art history students are additionally encouraged to participate in UW’s undergraduate art history symposia.

UW’s art department is made up of extremely talented and dedicated faculty. As an art history minor, you’ll take courses from Dr. Rachel Sailor, who specializes in American art, 20th-century art and contemporary art. She is a published author, who has written two books and many articles on the history of photography in the American west. You’ll additionally take courses with Dr. Tracey Eckersley, who teaches a wide variety of art courses and serves as the director of the museum studies minor. 

All art students are invited to join UW’s Student Art League. Student Art League (SAL) is a student-led organization that hosts regular meetings and annual art auctions and exhibitions.

The art department offers many interesting courses as part of the art history minor curriculum. Students learn about various historical periods, including the prehistoric, medieval and Renaissance periods. Students also learn about the history of photography and art in the American West.