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Art is big at Montevallo, in fact it is one of the largest departments in the University.

With a dedicated full-time faculty of 12 and over 260 art majors, students have the challenge and the resources to achieve at their highest level and to meet the professional standards in their field. The University is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

10/14/2026

“New Deals Prints,” an exhibition of prints curated by Dr. Kelly Wacker and students enrolled in ART 307: History of Modern Art 1900-1945, opens in Bloch Hall Gallery with a reception on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The prints were produced in the 1930s as part of the Federal Art Project, one of many New Deal programs designed to combat the effects of the Great Depression. The exhibition runs through October 30.

10/13/2026

Big congratulations to art major Avery Sharp!
Avery recently earned a scholarship for her Undergraduate Research Project, The Sarah Palmer Portrait, a collaborative project with the English Department that honors the legacy of a beloved professor. She also spent summer 2026 interning with local mural artist Emma Gilbert, expanding her artistic practice through professional experience.
We are proud to celebrate Avery's hard work, talent, and growing success. Way to go, Avery!

10/12/2026

No heads about it—head over to Poole Art Gallery by Thursday, October 15, to check out our show featuring ceramic portraits!
Art Department

10/09/2026

Faculty members in the Art Department getting ready for Founders' Day.

10/08/2026

🚨 Deadline Alert! 🚨
Applications for the Sue Yount Meadows Fellowship are due November 1 at 5:00 PM. This incredible opportunity supports students traveling to Pietrasanta, Italy to study the art of marble carving. Thanks to our generous donor, the fellowship covers the cost of airfare, accommodations, and the 10-day workshop.
Please reach out to Department Chair Misty Bennett or Dr. Catherine Walsh with any questions. The application form can be found on the Art Department website.

10/07/2026

Next up in The Gallery at Bloch Hall: New Deal Prints curated by Dr. Kelly Wacker and students in Art 307, History of Modern Art. This exhibition will showcase the Art Department’s collection of prints that were produced through a federal Depression-era project. Please join us for the opening reception on October 15th at 4:30 pm in the gallery. Dr. Wacker will present a gallery talk at 5 pm regarding the purpose and impact of these important works of art. Refreshments will be served!

10/06/2026

🎨 Curious about what it's like to be an art major?
Join us for Art Major for a Day on October 23 | 9:00 AM-12:30 PM and experience life as a University of Montevallo art student! Explore our studios, meet faculty and current students, create artwork, and see where your creativity can take you.
Register online at https://admit.montevallo.edu/portal/events?tab=subtab5 (From the Admissions page go to Visit Campus, and then click Academic Adventures to find Art Major for a Day)
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10/01/2026

What a great first day with Tip Toland! We’re having such a wonderful time in the studio, learning so much, trying new things, and enjoying the chance to learn from such an amazing artist.

Lots of creativity, conversation, and fun happening in the workshop—we can’t wait to see what day two brings!

09/29/2026

Join us for an evening with acclaimed ceramic artist Tip Toland, whose powerful larger-than-life figurative sculptures explore vulnerability, empathy, and the complexities of human psychology.
📅 September 29
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Wills Hall, Room 200
A reception with the artist will follow the lecture.
Part of the Martha Allen Lecture Series, this special event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential voices in contemporary ceramics.
"I tend to gravitate to people who have been marginalized and the vulnerable. I gravitate to honesty. And the vulnerable are stripped down to their basic humanity."
— Tip Toland

09/12/2026

The annual Art Majors Meeting last week kicked off what’s sure to be an exciting year of new opportunities and new friends!

We had to do a funny one, of course.

Afterwards, Anthology, an Emerging Curators Program show opened.

It was great to see so many students and alumni!

Congratulations to curator Kandice Clayton!

Stella Duren

Stella Duren

Gracie Skinner

Work by Kandice Clayton

Work by Parker Altice

Work by Henry Evans

Work by Finn Golden

Visiting artist Barry Jones projected his work outside Palmer Hall

Prof. Htet San, Barry Jones, Prof. Ryan Foster

What a beautiful way to kick off the new academic year!

Address

Station 6400, University Of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
35115

Telephone

+12056656400

Website

https://www.montevallo.edu/program/art/, https://trellis.org/umartauction

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