Art
Express your creativity with practiced technique. Whether your pieces go home with you or end up displayed in our E.B. White Gallery of Art, your work matters here. Explore the world of art through an in-depth study of two-dimensional and three-dimensional artistic practices.
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Artists are Crafted Here
Practice observational drawing and painting skills, explore multi-dimensional materials and learn design techniques through rigorous and hands-on coursework. Our graduates have received internships, university degrees and landed fulfilling art careers using the skills gained at Butler.
Expand your skills in painting, ceramics, design and drawing to give you creative freedom while still applying important art concepts. No matter what you pursue, you’ll leave our program with a professional portfolio to highlight your hard work and skills.
Join our two-year program or take a single class for fun. Either way, you’ll receive quality and innovative education.
Where Medium Meets Meaning
Load your brush with purple paint in our program. Our courses are led by practicing artists who help you expand and challenge your artistic abilities. Learn important art concepts and grow your creative side.
Dip your toes in the art scene by featuring your art in our nationally recognized Erman B. White Gallery of Art. Community members and distant attendees visit our exhibits, giving your work exposure beyond the classroom.
Grizzly Artists in the Wild
Our graduates have found noteworthy careers after Butler, including
- Filmmaker in Egypt
- Graphic designers on the West Coast and Southwest
- World-class photographer on the East Coast
- Local high school teachers
University Transfer and Future Career Options
Our program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of an Art career. Once you earn your associate degree, you have transfer options to build on your Butler experience.
Your Art education can lead you to a future in careers like:
- Designer
- Ceramic artist
- Illustrator
ADMC Scholarships
You can apply for our books and in-state tuition scholarships, no matter your degree major.
Box Office
To reserve tickets for our Fine Arts performances, view our box office information here.
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Art program.
- Art History
- 2D Design and 3D Design
- Ceramics
Select Art courses qualify for our Open Education Resources (OER), where we provide some or all required course materials, saving you money.
ADMC Scholarships for any Degree
Fine Arts Scholarships
Take advantage of our books and in-state tuition scholarships in music, theatre, art and mass communications. The best part? You can be any major and still be a scholarship candidate.
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