
The study and practice of art

In Solidarity
A regional juried exhibition featuring works on the themes of community, identity, and social justice, In Solidarity will be open in Gallery II of the Fine Arts Center on the WSU Pullman campus from August 11, 2023, through September 14, 2023. A closing reception will be held on the last day of the exhibition.

Featured Class:
Digital Art and Design (ART 322)
An introduction to the principles and processes of digital media through print, video, or sound with an emphasis on image-text relationships, color, composition, theoretical investigations, and conceptual development.
Department of Art in the News
Meet the new faculty of 2023
The breadth of scholarly interests and teaching expertise of the college’s newest faculty—from environmental humanities and many-body physics to economic globalization and the history of visual storytelling—enriches and expands the arts and sciences across the WSU system. Click “read more” to learn a little about each of these new faculty members. Arts & Humanities | […]
In the name of art
Following a thorough vetting by faculty members and the Faculty Senate, and approval by the president and Board of Regents, the WSU Department of Fine Arts is now the WSU Department of Art. The name change reflects the breadth and depth of the artistic areas available at WSU, yet the use of the singular “art” is […]
Alumni gift provides funding for arts, music and humanities
Washington State University recently received a generous philanthropic investment in the Center for Arts and Humanities from alumnus David Pollart to support new educational programs, research, and creative activity that cross traditional academic boundaries. In recognition of his transformational support, the center will be named the David G. Pollart Center for Arts and Humanities. Pollart’s gift […]
Faculty artists gain valuable support for their work
A large ceramic wall installation; new music by female and Native American composers; multimedia artworks exploring identity, memory, and home—all are among WSU faculty-led projects supported by recent awards from the Washington state-based Artist Trust program. Faculty members Sarah Barnett and Io Palmer in fine arts, and Jacqueline Wilson in music, are among 16 artists […]