Art and Art History Creative Works that Give
Praise to God

Have you ever had an experience or an idea that you wanted to visually preserve—to be able to share its beauty or message with others to celebrate God's creation? Visual art is a language which transcends words, but a language nonetheless capable of expressing the emotions of the heart and the mind and the spirit, a language which all of us can experience with satisfaction and delight.

Artistic talent is a God-given gift which must be disciplined and developed. Such talent, however great or small, can be enlarged to its fullest proportions through work and study. We invite you to explore and develop your artistic talent at Calvin, blending your gifts and your faith to praise and worship our God.

Student Profile

Liz Senefeld Art & English Class of 2006

Website

• Art and Art History

Art News

• Gallery Hosts Kadir Nelson Exhibition
• Calvin Hosts Major Show Of Dutch Art
• Prison Fellowship Art Competition
• Art Gallery, Writing Fests Partner
• Senior BFA Show Opens
• Crossing The River
• Graphic Arts & The Symphony
• Sculpture Students PLANT!
• Fashion As Art
• Project With Herman Miller Up For Award

Alumni

• Calvin art majors find personal and professional satisfaction in all the following careers:

Profoundly Academic

• The Art Department faculty is composed of 10 practicing artists and art historians teaching from a Christian perspective.

• Calvin's Art Department offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.
  • Studio Art
  • Art Education
  • Art History
  
  
• The Art Department facilities include:
• Center Art Gallery
• Studios for painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, design, and drawing
• Woodworking Shop
• Photography Labs


• Pre-Architecture Program
  
  
• Studio and gallery space on downtown Grand Rapids' Avenue for the Arts

Degrees & Learning Opportunities

• Studio Art (BA)
• Studio Art (BFA)
• Art Education
• Art History
• Pre-Architecture Program

Student Organizations

• Dialogue
• Visual Arts Guild
• Architecture Club
• Calvin Video Network
• Prism
• Film Arts Committee
• Fashion Advisory Board

Related Links

• Center Art Gallery
• Senior Exhibit

Getting Started at Calvin

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