Art

Art@Elon

The Department of Art at Elon University is a close-knit, creative community where students work side by side with dedicated faculty and peers to explore contemporary art in its many forms. Our small size is a strength—offering an environment where mentoring is personal, relationships are deep, and your growth as an artist and thinker is actively nurtured.

Students are guided by faculty who are practicing artists, exhibiting and presenting their work nationally and internationally. Their expertise spans a range of disciplines including painting, drawing, ceramics, intermedia, photography, and expressive arts. With one-on-one support and encouragement, students have the flexibility to craft a path that reflects their unique interests and goals—whether they’re preparing for graduate school, launching a professional practice, or combining art with other disciplines.

Our curriculum is both rigorous and responsive, balancing technical skill-building with conceptual exploration. Courses are designed to be transformative—encouraging students to develop a strong artistic voice, sharpen critical thinking, and cultivate a curiosity that extends beyond the classroom.

Each semester, the department hosts visiting artists who exhibit their work, engage in dialogue with students, and participate in critiques. Students also have regular opportunities to exhibit their own work in professional gallery settings, pursue internships, and apply for art scholarships.

We offer BFA and BA degrees in Art, as well as minors in Art, Digital Art, Photography, and Expressive Arts. Our programs pair well with many majors across campus—including Communication Design, Cinema and Television Arts, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, and Human Service Studies—making it possible to pursue art in conversation with broader questions and fields of study.