University of Arkansas School of Art Opens Tuition-Free Graduate Applications for 2027–2028
The University of Arkansas's School of Art is currently inviting applications for graduate programs for the academic year 2027–2028, with a deadline of January 15, 2027. It provides four graduate programs with no tuition fees and allocates over $3.5 million annually for student support. The M.A. in Art Education prepares teachers for diverse environments, while the M.A. in Art History collaborates with Crystal Bridges Museum, offering internships and curatorial experiences. The Master of Design emphasizes graphic design through partnerships and research excursions. The M.F.A. in Studio Art allows for specialization in various media, with alumni achieving notable fellowships. The new Gallery + Foundations building is set to open in 2027. An information session for graduates will take place at 5:30 PM Central Time on October 28, 2026.
Key facts
- Graduate applications are open at the School of Art at the University of Arkansas for the 2027–2028 academic year until January 15, 2027.
- The school offers four tuition-free graduate programs and over $3.5 million in annual student support.
- The M.A. in Art Education is the first graduate-level art education program in Arkansas.
- The M.A. in Art History specializes in the Arts of the Americas and has a formal partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
- Graduate students in Art History have assisted faculty at statewide symposia and on curatorial projects at the Venice Biennale.
- The Master of Design focuses on graphic and communication design, with student projects involving Houndstooth Clothing and the City of Fayetteville’s Arts & Culture Division.
- The M.F.A. in Studio Art offers concentrations in ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture + experimental media.
- In 2027, the school will add the Gallery + Foundations building, which will house new galleries and the student-run Sugar Gallery.
- A graduate information session will take place at 5:30pm Central Time on October 28, 2026.
Entities
Institutions
- University of Arkansas
- School of Art at the University of Arkansas
- Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- Venice Biennale
- Houndstooth Clothing
- City of Fayetteville’s Arts & Culture Division
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Fellowship
- Sugar Gallery
Locations
- Arkansas
- United States
- Fayetteville
- Bangladesh
- Italy
- Venice