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Newly Appointed Department Chair Joe Ostraff Brings Passion for Collaboration to His Work

Ostraff views his art as a catalyst for personal change and a celebration of relationships

July 8, 2020

Coronavirus Updates: Student Show Now Live, BYU Prepares for In-Person Fall Semester

Department of Art Updates and Changes Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 24, 2020

Sharon Heelis to Retire After Nearly 40 Years as a Secretary for the Department of Art

After years of helping students achieve their goals, Heelis looks forward to continuing her own education

April 29, 2020

Art Department Releases First Volume in a Series of Books Featuring Alumni

Designed by Actual Source and curated by Executive Director of UMOCA Laura Hurtado, “A 15-Year Expanse” was created to help build connections between generations of alumni

April 17, 2020

Department of Art Faculty Connect with Local Educators in First of New Workshop Series

The on-campus workshop series resumes in June, with instruction in drawing, intaglio printmaking, mixed media monotyping and screenprinting

February 28, 2020

New Digital Fabrication Tools Expand Students’ Art-Making in Digital Sculpture Class

In a new digital sculpture class students learn the basics of 3D modeling, 3D rendering and creating physical objects from digital models

April 25, 2019

Awards Night and Student Show 2019

April 24, 2019

Congratulations to all student recipients of awards and scholarships presented at the department’s annual awards night on Wednesday, April 17. A total of 91 awards…

Art Department Grants $170,000 in more than 80 Scholarships and Awards

Students recognized during awards night, annual student show and Open Studios event

May 15, 2018

Art Department to Implement Exciting Changes to BA Program in Fall 2018

By choosing one of three new tracks in Art, Arts Administration, and Art and Technology, art students will graduate equipped for a range of professional opportunities

April 20, 2018