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Art

Creative Degrees for Creative People

Explore our flexible degree programs for a future-forward career as a creative professional.

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Academic Excellence in a Creative Environment

Join a community who believes that creative expression is the foundation for learning.

Harness your skills and discover your creative potential with training from dedicated faculty. Learn through experience in new state-of-the-art facilities. Graduate with the knowledge to succeed in a variety of art-related careers, such as studio artist, graphic designer, educator, photographer, business leader, curator, and historian. We welcome you to our program.

DegreesUWG's art degrees are offered exclusively at the Carrollton Campus.

B. F. A.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Choose a concentration: Animation, Art Education, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography,  Printmaking, or Sculpture

minor

Minor in Art

Choose to minor in Studio Art or Art History

certificate

Certificate in Arts Management

A 15-hour stand-alone program that introduces the "business" of creative work

Cert.

Post-Baccalaureate Initial Certification in Art

Earn a certification to teach art

Scholarships

scholarships

Art offers a wide range of scholarships specifically for incoming admitted freshmen and continuing art students. Learn what scholarships are available and how to apply.

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UWG Admissions hosts events throughout the year, such as academic showcase and scholarship day, for interested students to visit campus and learn more about our degree options and scholarship opportunities. 

Questions? Contact: art@westga.edu

Student Artwork

Photographic portrait of femaleJoseph Godley
sculpture resembling matches mounted on wood boxesSarah Gailey
cast hands mounted on wall with shadow effectsAngel Ponder
painting of girl with pink hair holding potted plantAnna Coleman
Misery Meat table settingMorgan Ball
print of mail portrait with old newspaper clippings overlaidAdam Reid

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Exhibitions and Events

Herding Horses

Ellis McEntire, Ode to Franz March [horse print on colorful background)

Herding Horses

September 2-26

The Vault Gallery, Wadsworth Auditorium, Newnan
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Special Events:

  • Reception and Gallery Talk:
    Thursday, September 11 / 5:00-7:00 p.m.
  • Newnan Art Walk: 
    Friday, September 19 / 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Herding Horses explores the noble beast through the work of artists Anne Berry and Ellis McEntire. Bringing together prints, photographs, and paintings, the exhibition foregrounds the horse as both subject and symbol of spiritual connection, power, grace, friendship, success, and good fortune. 

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Student creating a woodblock print at UWG

Land Your Dream Job

UWG art degrees prepare students to be leaders and entrepreneurs in visual storytelling. Our graduates are consistently nominated for prestigious awards and sought after for creative jobs in:

  • Major corporations and small businesses
  • P-12 and college-level education
  • Museums and galleries

Unmatched CoursesUnmatched Courses

Mr. Emerson next to his painting

Unmatched Courses

"My art professors influenced me by constantly pushing me to bring more creativity to my pieces. They encouraged me by allowing me free rein within my art and by exposing me to different media."

-Darius Emerson

Contact Us

CONTACT US:

(678) 839-5450 | art@westga.edu

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