Welcome to the School of Art

We invite prospective and current students to view and find information on our site, visit our award-winning facility in person, or join us at an event!

Why Study at the School of Art?

Distinguished professors, proximity to the nation's capital, access to working artists and industry professionals, and our superb spaces are great reasons to make George Mason University your choice.

Extensive Program Choices

Whether your interest lies in sculpting, painting, drawing, photography, new media, or printmaking and book arts, you will find a large choice of undergraduate and graduate degree options and concentrations at George Mason's School of Art.

An Award-Winning Facility

Completed in 2009, the Art and Design building on the Fairfax campus is a $25 million, 88,000-square-foot, award-winning facility, housing all School of Art studio instructional areas.

Learn from Professionals

We invite many visiting artists and industry professionals to come and teach and connect with our students.

Launching Students Into Careers

The Art + Design Senior Show is the senior capstone for BFA students. The senior students organize every aspect of the show allowing them to apply their artistic vision and develop professional skills.

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