Art

Artists engage in making and understanding the imagery of their time. They skillfully use tools and materials to communicate ideas and encourage insight. For artists who are Christians, art meaningfully reflects and responds to a world in need of redemption.

Northwestern’s art department offers 7 study options:

Faculty

Northwestern’s art faculty maintain their professional practice while they teach and model ways to realize both artistic vision and career goals.

Gallery and studios

The Korver Visual Arts Center was designed by artists for artists. It includes the Te Paske Art Gallery, which hosts 9 to 12 exhibitions each year. Students have access to studios and artistic tools for exploring:

  • Ceramics
  • Drawing
  • Graphic design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture


RaiderBlogs

  • Paintings from a Small TownJohn Vander Stelt '83
    An artist, John shares images and explanations of his original oil paintings.
  • The Yellow Door PaperieMary (McLeish '06) Arteche
    Mary blogs about her family, her art, and her desire to live a life that is creative and as carbon-free as possible.
  • Ryan StanderRyan Stander '98
    With degrees in theology and art, Ryan explores the dynamic natures of place, landscape and material/physical objects through artistic and liturgical lenses.