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

Our Visiting Artists, Curators and Practitioners series offers a 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.

The Department of Art will be hosting an Open House for prospective students on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, in conjunction with UMass Admissions' final Fall Visit Day.  Meet Art Department faculty, take a tour of the Studio Arts Building, and attend an information session.  Also, you can bring in a portfolio and get feedback from faculty.  All are welcome, even if the Admissions event fills up, and no registration is needed for the Art Department's session.  Call 413-545-6937 with any questions.

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.