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The mission of the Department of Art, Art History and Design Department is to provide a strong foundation in the visual arts whereby students learn the concepts, skills, and vocabulary to enable them to create and understand art as a means of visual expression and communication.

The department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and offers an Associate of Fine Art Degree (A.F.A.) and a Certificate in Graphic Design.

Our curriculum emphasizes the appreciation, understanding and practice of art and design, including:
• the principles and language of art and design
• the overall creative process
• the roles and responsibilities of the artist and designer throughout history within a multi-cultural community and within a global context
• appropriate traditional skills and advances in technology in art studio, and history courses.

Online Gallery of Student Work

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Disability, horror, and queer bodies: an introduction to Leia Fifer's Meat Creatures - Student Artist Talk

Disability, horror, and queer bodies: an introduction to Leia Fifer's Meat Creatures - Student Artist Talk

Join artist Leia Fifer for a student talk on Meat Creatures, exploring disability, horror, and queer embodiment through unsettling and provocative art.

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2025 Spring Bus Trip - NYC

2025 Spring Bus Trip - NYC

Embark on an artistic journey with the Art Department Bus Trip to New York City on April 11th! Dive into the vibrant world of modern and classical art as you choose between visits to the iconic MoMA or the illustrious The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in creativity, inspiration, and cultural enrichment alongside fellow art enthusiasts. Secure your spot for just $20, payable in cash or check. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the dynamic art scene of the Big Apple! Open to currently enrolled art students. Registration is now open!

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New Science & Art Mentorship Program Launches at CCRI

New Science & Art Mentorship Program Launches at CCRI

The RII-NEST initiative, a $8 million program funded by the National Science Foundation, introduces the "Observation in Science & Art Mentorship Program" at CCRI. This collaboration pairs Art & Design students with STEM professors to explore shared concepts of observation and interpretation. In Spring 2025, students will focus on figure drawing and human anatomy, creating art inspired by anatomical studies. Students selected to participate will be work-study participants, gaining valuable experience in both art and science. The program culminates in a public exhibition. The work-study application is now open.

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Current Exhibitions

Spring 2025 Student Exhibition

  • Exhibition Dates: May 2nd to May 9th, Reception 4-6 pm, Wednesday, May 17th
  • The Knight Campus Art Gallery is located at 400 East Ave. Warwick, RI 02886 Room 3500, on the third floor of the round building (Enter the library on the fourth floor and go down the stairs to right.)
Spring 2025 Student Exhibition

Spring 2025 Student Exhibition

  • Exhibition Dates: May 5th to May 9th, Reception 4-6 pm, Friday, May 9th
  • The Flanagan Campus Art Gallery is located at 1762 Louisquisset Pike Lincoln, RI 02865 Room 1527, on the first floor.
Spring 2025 Student Exhibition

Areas of Study