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  • 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.

    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.

  • New Undergraduate Certificate in Design & Creative Technologies

    The 19-credit Certificate in Design and Creative Technologies (DCT) is a new program to prepare undergraduate students for the innovative roles the visual arts and digital media play in shaping contemporary culture. This certificate integrates research-driven design thinking and digital media-making with the study of technologies used in professional creative industries. Apply by October 15th for Spring 2024!

    New Undergraduate Certificate in Design & Creative Technologies

    The 19-credit Certificate in Design and Creative Technologies (DCT) is a new program to prepare undergraduate students for the innovative roles the visual arts and digital media play in shaping contemporary culture. This certificate integrates research-driven design thinking and digital media-making with the study of technologies used in professional creative industries. Apply by October 15th for Spring 2024!

  • 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 Art Department.

    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 Art Department.

  • Visiting Artists & Practitioner Series

    The Visiting Artists, Curators and Practitioners Series offers diverse and vibrant programming of between five – six speakers each of whom conducts a lecture centered on their work and practice, as well as visiting with students in their studio-settings. All lectures are free and open to the public.

    Visiting Artists & Practitioner Series

    The Visiting Artists, Curators and Practitioners Series offers diverse and vibrant programming of between five – six speakers each of whom conducts a lecture centered on their work and practice, as well as visiting with students in their studio-settings. All lectures are free and open to the public.

News

Paperbark is Seeking Submissions

September 21, 2023

Submit your work by October 1, 2023! Paperbark Magazine is seeking visual art, poetry, and prose submissions for the fifth annual print issue. Paperbark is an inspiring literary and art community...

Certificate in Design and Creative Technologies Launches Fall 2023

September 21, 2023

The Department of Art now offers a 19-credit Certificate in Design and Creative Technologies (DCT). This new program prepares undergraduate students for the innovative roles the visual arts and...

Paperbark Issue #4 Launch on February 15th

February 06, 2023

The editors of Paperbark are pleased to announce the publication of issue 04 featuring poetry, prose, visual art, and interviews by internationally renowned and emerging artists. Join us for the...

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Events

Oct
22

Fall 2023 Open House and Portfolio Review

Studio Arts Building
9:30 am to 1:00 pm

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The Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers post-secondary education in a full range of disciplines. These include painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, animation and intermedia.

About the Art Department