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.

Hear what our students are saying ...

student opening at Herter Gallery

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.

2024 Spring Art Sale

Fall 2024 Holiday Student Art Sale

We are pleased to announce the return of the Holiday Art Sale, taking place on November 22, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Studio Art Building.

Upcoming Events

17
Oct
Oct 17 4:00 pm - Nov 25 4:00 pm ET (Multiday)
Proximity & Distance - Group exhibition curated by Shona Macdonald
05
Nov
Nov 05 12:00 pm - Nov 30 4:00 pm ET (Multiday)
Pliable Entanglements
07
Nov
Nov 07 4:00 pm - Nov 25 4:00 pm ET (Multiday)
Stay, Awaken, and Make Whole