Visual Art

The visual arts department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

Mikael Jury, Beyond the Farmost, steel (detail)

Stephen Delatte, Untitled, mixed media on panel

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see

foundation courses in drawing and design develop your ability to observe the world around you and respond with skill and sensitivity

Stephen Delatte, Untitled, graphite (detail)

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make

studio courses in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and printmaking develop technical and aesthetic skills from beginning to advanced levels

Mikael Jury, Untitled, welded steel (detail)

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experience

at Belhaven we emphasize authentic artistic process: experiential learning and individual exploration rather than one-size-fits-all formulas

Andrea Thomasson, In Search of a Story Worth Telling (Fez), fired clay, paint (detail)

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collaborate

personal mentoring by professors and partnership with peers helps you refine your work and learn professional skills in a supportive Christian environment

Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center

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express

discover your artistic voice, develop your vision, and produce independent work for exhibition

Lee Cason, Untitled, fused glass (detail)

Discover your creative path as a visual arts major in our nationally accredited program ...

see - learn to observe the world around you and respond with skill and sensitivity

make - develop skills in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and printmaking

experience - engage in individual exploration and authentic artistic process

collaborate - cultivate Christian community and partnership with peers and professors

express - find your artistic voice and produce independent work for exhibition

Our state-of-the-art facilities and welcoming campus community foster artistic, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Our department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and has received recognition for our innovative Practicum program. Visit us in person and experience our vision for learning and making art from a Christian worldview.

Belhaven University
Visual Arts Department
Bob Pennebaker, Chair
601-965-1450
visualarts@belhaven.edu