Overview
Create meaning. Engage with other artists. Discover your creative potential.
Studio art is one of the three concentrations students can select within the art and design degree. A studio art undergraduate degree from UW-Superior will give you the opportunity to study under accomplished artists who take a vested interest in helping you achieve your goals.
You will develop a knowledge of art and focus on training in a specific medium such as ceramics, expressive ecopsychology, fibers, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture. You’ll have opportunities to create and exhibit your art and prepare for a career doing what you love.
*Students earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree through the studio art concentration.
Proud History
Our art program has a long, proud history with many alumni working as professors, artists, teachers, therapists and gallery owners.
Internships
You will have opportunities to gain experience through internships in the vibrant Superior-Duluth arts community.
Fine Arts Facilities
The Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center facilities include spacious studios for painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking, drawing, woodworking, metal working, stained glass, mosaics and weaving.
What You’ll Learn
An undergraduate degree in art from UW-Superior will provide you with the skills and experience to create through self-expression. Through a concentration in studio art at UW-Superior, you will:
- Develop problem-solving skills within design, form and color
- Understand the theory, psychology, and use of color
- Become proficient in the fundamentals of drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, and fibers
- Become an expert in a specialized field of studio art
- Develop self-awareness and self-expression through artistic inquiry
- Create engaging works of art
I thought it was a very beautiful campus and it felt safe, safer than a lot of other campuses I toured. There seemed to be more opportunities with professors helping me with beyond what they need to do. And that is kind of what brought me here.
I feel like I actually got more opportunities at UWS than I would have at a larger university. My visual art and design professors knew me well and were so supportive. They helped me in so many ways.
Galleries
The Experimental Gallery is a recently redesigned space created to showcase student, faculty and community exhibitions to visitors and the UW-Superior community. Just past the entrance to the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center, the viewing windows allow art to be enjoyed at any time and is a reminder that art should be accessible and available to all.
The Kruk Gallery provides a flexible, contemporary gallery space for art exhibits. Alumni and other professional artists’ work is displayed throughout the year. The Kruk Gallery is an important contributor and connector to the vibrant art culture in the Twin Ports.
Program Outcomes/Career Opportunities
Studio art students benefit from learning in the vibrant arts community of the Twin Ports Superior-Duluth area. The art faculty, with their many professional connections and associations, help students identify internship opportunities that align with future career goals and give experiential learning opportunities. Begin your career as a:
- Artisan (ceramics, metals, printmaking, weaving)
- Photographer
- Gallery curator
- Designer
Ready to get started?
Applying to UW-Superior is easy and free for undergraduate students. Once your application is submitted, you’ll hear from us within just a few days. We’re here to help you every step of the way with any questions you may have, so why wait? Start your application today.Â
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