Washington and Lee University's Department of Art and Art History

Washington and Lee University's Department of Art and Art History The Dept. of Art & Art History @ Washington and Lee Univ, offers courses in studio art & art history.

Keep informed about upcoming events in the Art and Art History department! The Department of Art and Art History at Washington and Lee University, located in Wilson Hall, offers courses in studio art and the history of art. Its program of study includes majors in each of these areas, and a recent surge of student interest has propelled the department into a place among the five most heavily subscribed academic units in the College.

Students in Prof. Andrea Lepage’s Arts of Mesoamerica and the Andes class had a hands-on experience with artworks we’ve ...
09/25/2026

Students in Prof. Andrea Lepage’s Arts of Mesoamerica and the Andes class had a hands-on experience with artworks we’ve been studying in class Museums at Washington and Lee University. Many thanks to Museums at Washington and Lee University, especially Jack Green, Associate Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs, for leading the session, and Collections Manager Kyra Swanson for making the objects available to our class!

Director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics and professor of art history Melissa Kerin introduces architect and artist ...
09/24/2026

Director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics and professor of art history Melissa Kerin introduces architect and artist Maya Lin to kick off the Mudd Center for Ethics 2026-27 year. Swipe for: Architect and designer Maya Lin gives a Mudd Center keynote address in Keller Theater. 📷 SOC 09.23.2026

Jaemin Kim ’28 paints in an art class in Wilson Hall. 📷 SOC 09.23.2026
09/24/2026

Jaemin Kim ’28 paints in an art class in Wilson Hall. 📷 SOC 09.23.2026

Allie Wetmore ’29 paints in an art class in Wilson Hall. 📷 SOC 09.23.2026
09/24/2026

Allie Wetmore ’29 paints in an art class in Wilson Hall. 📷 SOC 09.23.2026

09/21/2026

What happens when art history goes FERAL? 👀
Discover Josh T. Franco: FERAL (A History of Art), on view in Staniar Gallery September 4 - October 9.✨

09/15/2026

“Between Blooms and Shadows” is on display in the Tiny Gallery through September 20th! 🌸

Welcome back to a new year at the Tiny Gallery! 🌸🍂 While fall is slowly taking over campus, we’re still in bloom — liter...
09/14/2026

Welcome back to a new year at the Tiny Gallery! 🌸🍂
While fall is slowly taking over campus, we’re still in bloom — literally. Come see Between Blooms and Shadows and learn more about the story and inspiration behind this floral-filled installation. ✨

Students in the Creating Comics class discuss abstract comics and work on an assignment. 📷 SOC 05.13.2026
05/15/2026

Students in the Creating Comics class discuss abstract comics and work on an assignment. 📷 SOC 05.13.2026

Visiting Assistant Professor Niloofar Gholamrezaei and Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning Director JT Tor...
05/15/2026

Visiting Assistant Professor Niloofar Gholamrezaei and Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning Director JT Torres discuss artwork in Wilson Hall with students enrolled in the Art and AI class. 📷 SOC 05.13.2026

This Spring Term, students in Creating Comics are exploring graphic narratives as a dynamic blend of visual art and stor...
05/07/2026

This Spring Term, students in Creating Comics are exploring graphic narratives as a dynamic blend of visual art and storytelling. Co-taught by Studio Art professor Leigh Ann Beavers and English professor Chris Gavaler, the experiential course challenges students to create their own multi-page comics while discovering how images can shape narrative and meaning. 📷

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