Express your vision.

From paintings and jewelry, to websites and book covers, art communicates human desires, values, and ideas about beauty.

Jiani Su

Visually Speaking

Jiani Su ‘17 switched to the visual communication design program after discovering the artistic freedom in graphic design.

Passion — and Pay

    Preparing artists for creative, rewarding careers

    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.

    Incredible internships

      Kai Pepler '18, visual communication design: Communicating philosophy in American Sign Language
      Julia Madore '17, art history: Summer at Fenimore Art Museum
      Carolyn Palmer

      Alumni Spotlight: Carolyn Palmer '83

      The artist who earned national acclaim in 2016 for her life-like sculpture of comedienne Lucille Ball says professors at Nazareth encouraged her talent for sculpture and "taught me to be more expressive and creative." Read more »

      The Words Behind the Work

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

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

        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.
          Andrea Durfee on cover of Post magazine

          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.

          Opportunities outside the classroom

          Mitch Messina

          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.

          Sam Nolte-Yupari

          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 »

          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 #19 in the country in 2017 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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