Studio Art (Salem)
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For Students

Students gain deeper understanding of art practice through artists’ lectures including the ART NOW: Visiting Artist Lecture Series (generously funded by Hogue-Sponenburgh), which brings multiple artists to campus each year. These visiting artist not only present public lectures, but frequently meet with senior art majors one-on-one to provide valuable feedback on their thesis projects.  Additionally, field trips to museums, studios, and workshops in Salem, Portland, and Eugene further connect students with contemporary art, artists, peers, and faculty.

Every spring, the Senior Art Exhibition opening draws a crowd of hundreds to the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. Weekly exhibitions in the Student Gallery, and throughout the Art Building, showcase current work from all studio classes. The Roger W. Rogers Gallery offers further access to art viewing through semester-long exhibitions of professional artists’ work.

Student learning is supported and enriched by a variety of internships, scholarships and grant-funded summer projects. These include departmental scholarships and awards, internships at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, and grant programs that offer unique opportunities to connect and collaborate with faculty on intensive summer projects. These summer projects include the Carson Undergraduate Research Grant, the LARC grant (Liberal Arts Research Collaborative in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) and the Learning by Creating grant. These grant programs promote student and faculty collaboration and immerse students in intensive studio work.

Facilities and Studio Spaces

Facilities and Studio Spaces

The Art Building has many well-equipped studios specializing in a variety of media, multiple galleries, and studio spaces for Senior Art Majors.

Awards, Scholarships and Internships

Awards, Scholarships and Internships

Find information about internship opportunities, scholarships and awards.

Meet Our Graduates

Meet Our Graduates

An example of the creative and enterprising spirit of Willamette Art majors and minors can be seen through the continuing pursuits of some current students and alumni.
Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Willamette Art majors have gone on to become visual artists, museum exhibition designers, lawyers, educators, graphic designers and animators among many other fields.

FAQ

FAQ

Find answers to frequently asked questions about studio art.