Department of Art
Art at SCSU
Overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River in the Kiehle Visual Arts Center (KVAC) are SCSU's Art programs. KVAC is home to ten different art making labs including our Maker Space, three computer labs, two art galleries, faculty offices, student studios, and more.
SCSU's Art programs prepare students for long-term success in the visual arts. Students are able to take a dynamic range of classes in graphic design, art education, studio art and art history within a close-knit community of students and faculty.
This is a place for critical thinkers, tastemakers, rule breakers, and problem solvers.
Students enjoy a contemporary and comprehensive program of courses, lectures, workshops, and field experiences that prepare them for a rewarding career that aligns with their passion.
Gallery Exhibits
Learn more about the on-campus galleries available for students to display their work as well as upcoming shows.
Each year, the Kiehle gallery hosts a faculty showcase, juried student exhibition, and other installations. The Kiehle Gallery is free and open to the public.
Our Faculty
Our faculty members are award-winning artists, designers, educators, scholars and writers. Students work hand-in-hand with these active artists and scholars who bring their experience and excitement to the classroom.
Students are also given the opportunity to meet, engage with, and learn from high-caliber local, national, and international artists, designers, curators, and historians through Art's visiting artists and scholars series.
Promo video created by KOBI '20, BFA Integrated Media
Beyond the Classroom
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.