In September 2009, The Department of Art, Art History and Design added beautifully renovated studios and classrooms for photography, sculpture, painting and ceramics to the existing design and fine arts facilities.

The department is committed to the belief that the visual arts are an integral part of the humanist tradition, expressing the intellect, emotion and spirit of the individual. Students majoring in art or wishing to broaden their understanding of the creative process, aesthetics and history of art, are provided with an environment for the best possible education in the visual arts within the context of a liberal arts education.

Monthly exhibits in the O’Connor Gallery, lectures by visiting artists, field trips to Chicago galleries and museums and ongoing critiques promote critical thinking and creative development. Teaching certification is available through the School of Education.