Department of Visual Arts

College of Arts and Sciences

About Our Department

The Department of Visual Arts supports the creative, aesthetic and cultural development of students within the university community and serves the cultural and educational needs of the state. The department is dedicated to preparing its graduates to assume leadership positions in their professional lives while maintaining an inner commitment to the aesthetic standards of their chosen discipline. 


Visual Arts fosters a unique combination of innovation, tradition, aestheticism and practicality by providing a professional visual arts education built on a strong University Studies Program (USP) foundation.

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Visual Arts Degree Paths

B.A. in Art Education

Interested in teaching the next generation of artists or hosting art classes through community initiatives? Check out our art education bachelor's program!

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Learn about how art has shaped our world and the people, events and history that go with it! If you don't want to make art history your primary degree, we also have a minor for you to pursue.

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Build your creative skillset across multiple mediums while exploring what it means to be a practicing artist. This flexible degree is perfect for students who want to experiment and develop their own unique artistic voice.

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Ready to take your studio art degree to the next level? Apply for the B.F.A. program!

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Want to use design to solve real-world problems? The Visual Communication Design B.F.A. helps you master visual storytelling, branding, UX/UI and more.

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The Department of Visual Arts offers coursework in ten different minors.  Each minor is discipline specific and provides a strong and focused experience in the chosen discipline.

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B.A. in Art Education

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Scholarships

The Department of Visual Arts offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities meant to support student well-being and academic success!

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Disciplines

From drawing to photography and ceramics to metalsmithing, the department of Visual Arts curates specialized curriculum paths for UW students. Discover your creative passion and path!

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Post Undergrad Assistantship

The Department of Visual Arts Post-Undergraduate Assistantship prepares art students for competitive MFA programs and other professional opportunities!

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Faculty & Staff

Home to multiple talented artists and teachers, the Department of Visual Arts boasts faculty members that are experts in their craft. When you take a visual arts class, you'll not only learn from the best, but you'll be able to explore your artistic styles in an environment meant for the arts. Our faculty members take great pride in the students they help create. Take a look at what they're interested in!

MEET THE faculty and staff

 

Art student consults with Visual Arts Professor on field trip.
Three students in welding jackets and helmets with facemasks sit in a broken bathtub.
Student Art Organizations

Interested in joining a community passionate about the visual arts? Join one of our student orgs!

Photo credit: Wyoming Sculpture Society students participating in Annual Iron Pour, 2024

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Galleries

Check out the gallery spaces found in the Department of Visual Arts building.

Photo credit: BFA student work, 2023

Artist talking to a classroom of students.
Events

Stay tuned for events hosted by the Department of Visual Arts.

Photo credit: Visiting Artist Leticia Bajuyo, 2022

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Begin your journey with the Department of Visual Arts and apply to the University of Wyoming today!

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See all the spaces you'll be able to create in at the University of Wyoming.

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Have questions? Please reach out!

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Interested in the College of Arts and Sciences? Start exploring our prolific college!

Outside the Art Museum
UW Art Museum

Right on the University of Wyoming campus is the UW Art Museum where, in addition to curated galleries, our Department of Visual Arts students get featured all the time in this prestigious building.

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