Art + Design

The Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts

The Department of Art + Design is where creativity and curiosity thrive. You’ll join a vibrant network of artists, designers, and thinkers passionate about making, teaching, and exploring. Beyond the classroom, you'll grow through collaboration, internships, artist talks, and study abroad opportunities that empower you to turn your passion into your future.

Every artist's journey starts somewhere. From traditional studio art to cutting-edge game design, discover the degrees that will help you grow as a creative thinker, maker, and professional.

Undergraduate Programs

Explore our undergraduate degrees and minors

B.F.A. in Art Education

B.F.A. in Art History

B.F.A. in Graphic Design

B.F.A. in Studio Art

B.S. in Digital Animation

B.S. in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing

B.S. in Game Design

Minor in Art History

Minor in Graphic Design

Minor in Photography

Minor in Studio Art

Graphic design students at A-State's Collage Night doing collage works.

Online Programs

Explore our fully online programs

B.S. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

B.S. in Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity Design

B.S. in Digital Animation

B.S. in Game Design

B.S. in Graphic Communication

B.S. in Mobile App Development

B.S. in Social Media

B.S. in Software Design and Development

B.S. in Web Design

B.S. in Web Development

The professors are what made the program amazing, and I felt fully prepared to start my career after graduating. My love and appreciation for art is deeply rooted in the experiences I had in my college classes [...] The Art and Design program is the reason I get to do what I love every day! Wolves up!

Jessie Martin, Art Education ‘22

Fine Arts Center

The Fine Arts Center is the creative heart of campus, where traditional studio arts come to life. Home to drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and art education, it offers immersive experiences in studios, darkrooms, and specialized workspaces.

Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts

The Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts is a cutting-edge facility designed to support a wide range of artistic practices. It features kilns and studios for ceramics, dedicated labs for woodworking and metalsmithing, student workspaces, and areas for students and faculty to display their artwork.

Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation

Upcoming in Fall 2026, the Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation will serve as a hub for both the Department of Art + Design and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Designed to foster collaboration and creativity, the facility will feature studio spaces that support innovation and academic growth.

Explore, Create, Connect Beyond The Classroom

From Collage Nights and pop-up shops to holiday bashes and student clubs, our department offers exciting ways to connect, create, and unwind outside the classroom. You'll also have the opportunity to study abroad, with past trips taking students to Paris, Tokyo, Iceland, Italy, and Spain!

A group of Art + Design students posing in the Palace of Versailles.

A professor giving a demonstration of making paint.

Get Inspired

Student Work Bradbury Art Museum Art Event Calendar

Students working together on Collage Night

Scholarships & Awards

The Department of Art + Design offers various scholarships and aid to both current and future students for a total of over $50,000. This includes the following endowed scholarships: Gustav Peter Kluge Award, Myra Tilman Award, and the Savu Lifeline to Art Award. These scholarships may be "stacked" on university scholarships, with the exception of the University Honors Scholarship.

Application forms are available each February.

Application deadline: Early March
Scholarship award announcements: Early April

Fine Arts Center Gallery

CALL TO ARTISTS

The Department of Art + Design at Arkansas State University invites submissions from emerging and established artists, curators, and collaborators for solo or group exhibitions, as well as proposals for special programming. We are especially interested in work that addresses contemporary issues and/or explores innovative approaches to materials, subject matter, and exhibition formats.

We host exhibitions in two distinct gallery spaces:

The FAC Gallery located in the Fine Arts Center
The Windgate Art Gallery located in the Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts

EXHIBITION DETAILS

Selected exhibitions are scheduled for a one-month period during the spring or fall semesters.
Artists/curators must provide an artist talk during the exhibition.
A $500 stipend is awarded to two selected solo artists, groups, or curatorial projects each year.
Artists are responsible for all shipping, transportation, and travel expenses.
While the galleries are equipped with surveillance, A-State does not provide insurance for artworks exhibited.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please include the following materials in your application:

Exhibition Proposal Narrative (see guidelines below)
Artist Statement
Biography
Curriculum Vitae (3 pages max)
- Include education, exhibitions, awards, and publications. For group or curated exhibitions, please include resumes of all participating artists.
10-15 Images of Work (see formatting guidelines below)
Image List
- Include the following for each work: file name, artist's name, artwork title, year, dimensions, medium(s), and any special installation needs.

EXHIBITION PROPOSAL NARRATIVE GUIDELINES

Your narrative should include:

Title of Exhibition
Your Name and Role (e.g., Featured Artist, Curator)
Exhibition Type: Solo, Group, or Special Programming
- For group shows, include all participating artist names.
Clarify whether submitted images are the actual works proposed or are representative samples.

DIGITAL IMAGE SPECIFICATIONS

Submit all images as JPEG files in a single .zip folder
Maximum resolution: 800 x 600 pixels, 300 dpi
Files must be sequentially numbered (01-15) and include the artist's last name
- Example: SMITH01.jpeg

For questions or to submit your proposal, please contact:
Kristen Franyutti
kfranyutti@astate.edu