Painting

As a Painting major you will discover and give form to what inspires you in an environment that supports your creative process and ideas. You will gain a deep understanding of the fundamentals as well as pursue more experimental approaches to the practice of Painting in order to develop a fulfilling, sustainable and self-directed studio practice.

The interdisciplinary painting curriculum is designed to strengthen your ability to make, which includes reading, writing, thinking, and speaking about your work. As a painter you will learn to choose appropriate techniques, tools, and materials to develop a visual vocabulary in service of content; maintain a disciplined studio practice; participate in independent and group critical discourse; work with visiting artists and scholars; gain a comprehensive understanding of historical and contemporary painting, and familiarity with topical issues of contemporary art; participate in field trips to cities such as New York City and Boston; develop a self-directed body of work built on research into significant historical, cultural and personal contexts; and leave prepared with the best practices for maintaining and advancing your work.

Our experienced Painting faculty will work closely with you within the supportive community of the program to ensure you have the cognitive and technical skills needed for advanced practice while you establish an aesthetic voice, approach, and perspective that is uniquely yours.

Life After Graduation

After graduating, MECA&D Painting alumni continue to develop their careers by exhibiting their work, attending artist residencies, attending graduate school, and receiving grants & fellowships. Painting alumni find fulfilling careers as practicing artists, curators, educators, arts administrators, museum staff, art critics, gallery directors, and non-profit arts leaders.