Why earn a Bachelor of Arts in Art at Washburn?
The Art program at Washburn University has the same facilities and equipment as stand-alone art schools, while also offering you a rich college experience at Washburn. As soon as you declare an art major, you’ll be paired with a faculty advisor-mentor who can support your interests and academic success. This program allows you to combine art with another interest as a double major. Hands-on practice, a robust internship program and travel opportunities within the United States and abroad ensure you'll have a wide range of experiences.
Is the Bachelor of Arts in Art right for me?
The Bachelor of Arts in art is the right option if you want to easily combine your coursework with a major in another field (such as Mass Media, Psychology or Biology). You’ll earn a versatile degree that offers a foundation in art history, design and drawing, and you can tailor your upper-level art courses to your interest.
If you want to focus specifically on studio practice or plan to pursue a Master of Fine Arts, consider the BFA in Studio Arts. If you want to be an Art Educator, the BFA in Art Education with teacher licensure is right for you. If you want to research art or work as a curator, the BA in Art History may be your best choice.
Gain experience: Join Art Club and participate in events. Attend the Art Department Field Trip to a regional city. Attend First Fridays and explore the NOTO Arts District. Attend Gallery Opening and Gallery Talks at the Mulvane Art Museum on campus. Attend Art Department Gallery Talks and senior exhibitions.
Get connected: Explore study abroad opportunities! Join a campus club that supports your interests. Volunteer on campus or in the community. Attend Washburn events.
Gain experience: Consider a minor. Participate in Art Club. Volunteer for High School Art Day. Volunteer at Mulvane Art Museum. Meet regularly with your Art faculty mentor and advisor.
Get connected: Study abroad or plan to next year! Participate in an academic or professional conference. Apply to an art exhibition. Volunteer on campus or in the community. Attend Washburn events.
Gain experience: Share your work at Apeiron or Research Day at the Capitol. Present your creative research at an academic or professional conference. Apply for a scholarship or a competitive grant. Meet regularly with your Art faculty mentor and advisor to discuss your plans after this degree.
Get connected: Study abroad! Participate in student government, or as an officer in campus organization. Coordinate a campus activity. Volunteer on campus or in the community. Attend Washburn events.
Gain experience: Apply for a Washburn Transformational Experience grant to share your research with the public. Create or enhance your online art portfolio; prepare for graduate school or begin your job search. Create or enhance your art-specific social media presence to build your network and to connect with fellow artists. Create an exhibition or organize an art event on campus.
Get connected: Meet regularly with your Art faculty mentor and advisor to discuss your plans after this degree. Apply for jobs, internships, residencies or graduate school.
Jobs & Opportunities
Important qualities
Curiosity in a variety of areas
Driven to develop across multiple media, including knowledge in the digital arts
Tenacity – listening and responding to constructive criticism as a way to improve your work and adapt to change
Internship opportunities
Graphic or commercial design
Arts administration
Web design
Film & Animation
NOTO Arts District
Our alumni are working as:
Arts Center staff
Graphic designers in a variety of settings
Art therapists
Animators
Artists in full-time studio practice
Cost and financial aid
All programs in the Art Department are offered as Traditional Undergraduate courses.
The Art Department offers a variety of scholarships for incoming, transferring, and continuing full-time art majors. The application deadline is February 1 each year for the next fall. Limited funds may be available at fall enrollment. Work study and studio assistant positions also are available.
Scholarships
Current Students
Art Facilities
GET IN TOUCH WITH Art Department
Art Department
Washburn University
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1125
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
art@washburn.edu
