The study of the arts enhances perception and focus. Our students are challenged to solve problems, create, and think in new ways. Through the study of art, Luther students are prepared for a variety of careers and fields.
Our dedicated faculty. The art faculty and staff have unique sets of training, research interests, and interdisciplinary skills that make our program a hub of creativity, exploration, and discovery.
Private studio spaces. Junior and senior art majors are eligible for a variety of studio spaces on campus. These studios allow our students to grow as artists and prepare for their senior projects.
The studio art major offers students a wide range of paths ranging from painting and drawing to graphic design and photography.
Explore Studio ArtOur art history classes engage students in the examination of images and objects and utilize elements from psychology, physics, and cultural studies.
Explore Art HistoryStudents can apply for studio spaces that allow them to grow as artists and prepare for their senior projects.
View Studio SpacesMeet the multi-talented and much-loved faculty and staff members for the VPA department, all with their own passions and styles of teaching.
Learn MoreAs a community of artists, we model and promote positive actions to create safe environments for all people. The art program affirms the commitment to be active in: the creation of a welcoming community; the defense of the rights of all; and a continuing and unwavering condemnation for all forms of bias and oppression. We support and work to create a culture of gratitude for people of all race, gender, age, abilities, national origin, religion, and sexual orientation.