University of Alaska Department of Art

The department endeavors to provide an environment of artistic and academic excellence in the visual arts. By design it provides the student the opportunity to explore, research and master skills needed for many art careers. The department serves a vital community role in enriching the Alaskan humanities through the promotion of all aspects of visual arts, from traditional to contemporary including Alaska Native art and history. The department designs, develops and implements programs that encourage and foster new ways of seeing as part of the Alaska aesthetic.