The dynamic environment created within the department is fertile ground for those serious about art
The dynamic environment created within the department is fertile ground for those serious about art making, research, critical discourse and teaching. Our faculty is dedicated to excellence and provides an open, respectful center for diversity and creative expression. The department mentors students in innovation, critical thinking, craft, exploration and creates exciting opportunities for interdi
04/23/2026
Congratulation to UofU Illustration Students Scott Ure (.ink) and Avery Herbert (). They were among students selected for the Society of Illustrators Student Competition (the most prestigious student illustration competition) this year. They were 2 of the ~200 students chosen from 4500 entries!
Their work will appear in the Society of Illustrator’s Museum of Illustration, in NYC, next month.
04/17/2026
Cecilia Root is the Department of Art & Art History’s 2026 College of Fine Arts Outstanding Senior!
🏫 Major: Art History BA with Honors, French & English Literature minor
💭 Three words that describe you: Curious, Sincere, Chatty
⭐ What inspires you: Above all, literature. Also: interesting textures found on walks, art, my lovely and smart peers, my dad.
🎉 Cecilia was nominated for her academic achievements, artistic and scholarly accomplishments, and ongoing commitment to their craft.
Read about her many accomplishments, as well as those of the other CFA Outstanding Seniors at the link in our bio!
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U Department of Art & Art History students are sharing their gifts of paintings, drawings, illustrations, ceramics, sculptures, comics, graphics, and more to help raise funds for student scholarships in the fine arts.
You can share your gift in the arts too!
⏩ GUIDELINES
-be a current student or alum of the College of Fine Arts
-share your gift or creative talent in 30sec or less (ex. Wheel throwing in a pottery studio, Performing ballet choreography, Editing film b-roll, Playing your instrument, Drafting costume designs, etc.)
-post on your Feed and make sure your account is public, not private, which gives the CFA permission to reshare your content
-use hashtag and tag
.art.teaching .uofu
03/24/2026
Help us get to 150 donors?
All gifts, no matter the size, fund U Department of Art & Art History student scholarships on .
🎁 Share your gift at the link in our bio or visit tinyurl.com/CFAGIFT26
03/19/2026
Thank you to Venessa Castagnoli with for sharing your experiences and wisdom with our students as they prepare to become artists in the real world.
Thank you to all that were able to attend and we look forward to future workshops and collaborations within the community.
We’re raising funds to support arts students at the U, and are seeking CFA student and alumni video submissions. The theme is “Share Your Gift.” Tag us if you want us to highlight you and feature your work on our channels!
⏩ GUIDELINES
-be a current student or alum of the College of Fine Arts
-share your gift or creative talent in 30sec or less (ex. Wheel throwing in a pottery studio, Performing ballet choreography, Editing film b-roll, Playing your instrument, Drafting costume designs, etc.)
-post on your Feed and make sure your account is public, not private, which gives the CFA permission to reshare your content
-use hashtag and tag
🤩 BONUS
You’ll be entered to win a prize pack from the college as a small token of appreciation from us. Thank you for sharing your gift!
Head up to the Union to vote for this years Peoples Choice for the Healing Arts Exhibition!
Open until Feb 27th - Main entrance of the Union
Thank you to the for inviting us to collaborate with you again.
Congrats to all that are exhibiting - you all expressed the theme perfectly ❤️ Thank you for sharing your vulnerability to hopefully help others.
02/02/2026
Thank you to everyone that was able to attend this year Exhibition Opening Night.
Awards were given to the following:
Juror Best in Show:
Kiera Ohrn – EGGGS!!
Runner-up:
Valentine Reynolds – Drawing Robot
Faculty Choice:
Kim Deneris Brown – Fragments From the Fore’s
Avery Adessa – Exit Eden
Roan Young – Obsession in Mourning
Anonymous donor awards:
Amber Oar – The Imp Tree
Jin -Protagonist
Isabella Aycock – Wondering Eye
Dean’s Purchase -
Andrew Bos - Low Fire Chess set
Exhibit is up until Feb 18th during regular Gittins hours
01/29/2026
Howdy art alums!
2026 is going full steam and we want to hear how you’re using your arts education this year. Whether you’re working in the arts, applying what you learned in other fields, or making art for the sheer pleasure of it, let us know what you’re up to.
Send us a DM, comment, or email us at [email protected] to tell us about that shiny masterpiece, the new job, your latest creative or inspired endeavors.
🎁 Please share by Friday 3/20 to be entered for a chance to win a prize pack with exclusive College of Fine Arts and program goodies!
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01/14/2026
Have your RSVPd for Start Smart yet? It’s this Thursday!!!! Gittins Gallery 3:30
Don’t forget that Zak Jensen will be on the panel! Zak is on the faculty of the Department of Art & Art History, and works as an artist, designer, and teacher working on visual identities, books, websites, exhibitions, editions, talks, and educational prompts.
01/13/2026
Recent MA (Art History) grad student Mary Lambert joins this years panel of working artist this Thursday in the Gittins Gallery. Mary is a jeweler and metalworker who works as a sales advisor at O.C. Tanner Jewelers
01/11/2026
Meet today’s StART Smart panelist Laura Boardman. Laura is an artist, designer, and teacher who owns Rabbit Studio in Teasdale, Utah.
Don’t forget to RSVP today to reserve your spot to meet with these working artists.
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