Fostering a unique intersection of faith, artistic expression, and community service within the academic framework
The Department of Art & Design at Samford University and the Samford University Art Gallery are dedicated to fostering a unique intersection of faith, artistic expression, and community service within the academic framework. This approach creates an academic journey that is both scholarly and transformative, guided by Christian principles while breaking free from traditional paradigms of art education and aesthetic contemplation.
The Department of Art & Design’s mission is to maintain a Christ-centered community preparing artists and designers to become professionals in their field who engage society and contribute to culture through creative production, critical thinking, and authentic service.
We prepare collaborative artists who are visionary leaders and critical thinkers.
All of these programs start with the fundamentals of art.
Explore the Art Lofts, a departmental space offering studio art and foundational classrooms. With workshop areas, faculty offices, and senior studio spaces, the Art Lofts create a comfortable setting for artistic pursuits.
Continue your exploration to the third floor of Dwight Beeson Hall (DBH), exclusively dedicated to studios and classrooms. Discover graphic design and game design studios, design senior studios, and faculty offices, providing resources for your creative projects.
Notably, our department hosts an Art Gallery in Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall (BBS), offering a professional platform to showcase various artistic expressions.
Students learn the fundamentals of art, art history and techniques while honing their creative focus leading to personal and professional success.
Locally and afar, our students are serving the community to leave the world a better place.
Samford students pursue their faith as well as their artistic talents.
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