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Friday, April 19, 2013

Hattiesburg, Miss., April 19, 2013 - Pictured are (left to right) William Carey University students Nancy Barnard of Laurel and Katy Scott of Colorado Springs, Col., standing in front of their artwork at the opening reception for the Senior Art Student Exhibit on Tuesday, April 16 in the Lucile Parker Gallery in Thomas Fine Art Center.  The exhibit will hang through April 23. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, from 1 – 4 p.m. or by appointment (601) 318 – 6192.

The Department of Art at William Carey University is here to help you develop and prepare for your life as an artist. We offer a framework of courses, focused study, internships, and exhibition experiences, designed to guide you toward achieving excellence in your creative pursuits. Our students have been consistently represented in the juried Mississippi Collegiate Art Competition for their work.

William Carey University offers degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts. Students in the Department of Art may concentrate in Painting, Graphic Design, Art Education, or a combination of studio concentrations. Courses are offered on the Tradition Campus, where we have a space for painting, drawing, and printmaking, as well as a digital imaging space with 16 iMac computers, scanners, and lighting and backdrops for digital photography. Students may also pursue a major or minor in Art on the Hattiesburg Campus, take advantage of additional course offerings, including a selection of courses in theatre and design. A selection of courses are available in an online format.