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Art & Design Majors

Why I Teach by Mitch Messina

"Every day, I hope to be instrumental in helping at least one student find their right pathway." — Mitch Messina, professor in the art department.

Opportunities outside the classroom

Fieldwork in the Saturday Art Program at Naz for art education majors.
Nazareth students win awards from the Rochester Advertising Federation.
Participate in professional networking events and portfolio reviews with professional graphic design associations including AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) and the RAF (Rochester Advertising Federation).
Student groups go to "First Friday" city-wide gallery night events in the community. "It’s a great way to experience the art culture here in Rochester," says student blogger Claire Malboeuf '16.
Intern at an ad agency or museum or while studying abroad. Or gain field experience with an artist. Learn more about Internships »

The Words Behind the Work

Works by Nazareth faculty and student artists at the Franco-American Institute in Rennes, France

Meet the Interns: Julia Madore

Julia Madore '17, art history, spent a summer interning with the Fenimore Art Museum. Watch video »

Student Work | Ceramics • Drawing • Graphic Design • Illustration • Jewelry and Metalsmith • Painting • Photography • Printmaking • Sculpture

Study Abroad

Study for a semester or year abroad in Rennes, Florence, or another one of the study abroad programs through the Center for International Education.

Professional Development

Graphic design students partner with Blackfriars Theatre to design posters for the 2015-16 season.

Kate Sonnick, an award-winning creative communication professional, reviews student portfolios.

Renowned type designer Kris Holmes conducts a calligraphy workshop for art and design students.

Alum Andrea Durfee

Andrea Durfee, featured on the cover of Post magazine, worked as a licensed art therapist and then co-founded an artisan invitation and stationery company. The watercolor artist, printmaker, and illustrator majored in studio art/printmaking and earned a master's in creative arts therapy at Nazareth in 2011.

Faculty Spotlight: Samantha Nolte-Yupari

"When I teach students to become art teachers, I combine the visual and the verbal to help them build connections. We look at how art-making and teaching overlap and how what they know about each one holds true in the other. We regularly reflect, problem-solve, and adapt, which are necessary to teach well." Read more »

Alumni spotlight: Amelia Hugill-Fontanel '97

“The time I spent at Nazareth as a student was and is invaluable. Not only did I meet lifelong colleagues and become part of an ongoing community, I also became aware of the possibilities of pursuing my passion.” — Amelia Hugill-Fontanel '97, associate curator at RIT's Cary Graphic Arts Collection. Read more »

Campus Galleries

Nazareth has two gallery spaces on campus that host shows curated by the art department faculty. Learn more about the Arts Center Gallery and the Colacino Art Gallery »

Vibrant Arts Community

The Rochester metro area ranked #20 in the country in 2015 for arts and culture in The NCAR Arts Vibrancy Index Report: The Arts Markets in America. Art & design curricula regularly integrate guest speakers, tours, and collaborative projects with many of the Rochester community’s arts organizations.

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