Welcome
Welcome to the UTSA School of Art. As the founding director, I aim to propel the School of Art into exciting new territories as we continue to work alongside the rich community art scene in San Antonio. Our programs are designed to afford opportunities for students to expand their learning experience beyond our fantastic course offerings. We offer moments of enrichment both in the studio with our esteemed faculty and out in the real world where they can teach kids, community classes, and workshops on our Southwest campus in the heart of downtown, as well as gain experience by volunteering or interning with some of our prestigious museums, art centers, and galleries around the city.
At the UTSA School of Art, our goal is to give students a strong foundational base across artistic media while challenging them to build their conceptual chops. Students also engage in the study of art history and critical theory in the classroom, in museums, and in the streets of the city, becoming conversant in the language of visual art. By giving students the space to experiment in the fertile soil outside of their comfort zones, we allow them to build strong skills and conceptual thinking that will propel their artmaking to new places and prepare them to take on the world.
The School of Art serves both undergraduate and graduate students through degrees in B.A, B.F.A and M.F.A degrees in Studio Art and B.A. and M.A. degrees in Art History and Criticism. We engage with San Antonio’s diverse community through hosting visiting artist and scholar lectures, curating exhibitions in galleries on Main and Southwest campuses, and by being visible through participation in programming at San Antonio arts institutions throughout the year. We are here to build the next generation of great artists, educators, and scholars
-Libby Rowe
Main Campus Art Office
ART 4.01.06
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Southwest Campus Art Office
Santikos 101/102
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
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Art Events
View All EventsApr - May
25 - 10
2025
Spring 2025 MFA ExhibitionOn view: April 25 - May 10 Reception: May 10, 6 - 8 pm
Apr - May
30 - 14
2025
Spring 2025 BFA ExhibitionOn view: April 30 - May 14 Closing Reception: May 14, 6 - 8 pm
May
9 - 27
2025
Feast Day, Marcus W ClarkeMFA candidate Marcus W Clarke's thesis show off-campus at Dock Space Gallery.
Latest News
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February 23, 2025
UTSA to celebrate 50 years of art and music at the Tobin CenterPublished by UTSA Today
UTSA will commemorate 50 years of excellence in the arts with a special anniversary concert celebrating the legacy of its School of Art and its School of Music. This milestone event will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, bringing together musicians, dancers, visual artists and spoken word performers for an evening of creativity and collaboration.
January 7, 2025
Metropolitan Museum of Art selects UTSA professor Julie Johnson for fellowshipPublished by UTSA Today
Julie Johnson, a UTSA associate professor of art history, has been awarded a prestigious senior fellowship at the Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art. The center, located within the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), is renowned for its contributions to the study of modern art and offers an exceptional environment for scholars dedicated to advancing the field.
September 26, 2024
Teresa Eckman, PhD publishes "The Art of Performative Transgression"Teresa Eckmann, UNM PhD Art History alumna, studied under emerita Associate Professor of Chicano Art, Holly Barnet Sánchez. Currently serving as Associate Professor of Contemporary Latin American Art at UT San Antonio, Eckmann has recently released her second book titled “Julio Galán: The Art of Performative Transgression” published by UNM Press. In this publication, Eckmann explores Julio Galán’s complex production and artistic process.
Student Success in the School of Art
The students and alumni of the UTSA School of Art achieve remarkable things both during their time in the program and after graduation. Each student contributes uniquely to our department, leaving an indelible mark on our community. Our pride in these extraordinary individuals extends far beyond their tenure with us!
Bianca, Public Art Project Manager in the Department of Arts & Culture’s Public Art Division
She earned her MA in Art History and Criticism and BFA from UTSA. She currently serves the City of San Antonio as Public Art Project Manager in the Department of Arts & Culture’s Public Art Division. Since beginning in this role in 2019, she has completed over fifteen public art projects and facilitated the acquisition of more than 45 unique artworks to the City’s art collection. Prior to, she worked at the McNay Art Museum in various capacities in both the Curatorial and Development Departments.
Eden, Assistant Professor and Sculpture Area Coordinator at Stephen F. Austin State University
I achieved MFA in Studio Art at UTSA, I am currently an Assistant Professor and Sculpture Area Coordinator at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX. Some recent accomplishments: Recent Solo Exhibitions: A Night with Anita at Box13 Artspace in Houston, TX (2023), A Space for Traipsing at Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) in Lubbock, TX (2022), Awarded 10 Under 10 Award at Hope College, Holland, MI (2022)
Adriana, Curator of Academic Programs and Latin American and Caribbean Art at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon
Adriana achieved her Master of Arts in Art History and Critisim at UTSA in 2012. Today she is currently the Curator of Academic Programs and Latin American and Caribbean Art at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon.Have an inquiry about our program?
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