Art at UMass Amherst

The Department of Art is committed to educating its students to become contemporary artists and designers through in-depth core disciplines as well as interdisciplinary and integrated approaches to making art.

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Pre-College Summer Courses for High School Students

Get a taste of the college experience, explore your interests, and experience campus life. The Department of Art is offering 2-week-long intensive art courses in Animation, Ceramics, and Painting this summer!

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Herter Art Gallery

Herter Gallery is the oldest exhibition space on the UMass Amherst campus. Its primary purpose is to arrange for the display and study of works of art consonant with the educational mission of the university’s Department of Art.

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