Princeton University has abundant resources for students interested in studying, making and appreciating visual art. It has one of the finest university art museums in the nation, with distinguished collections of classical and modern painting, Hellenic, Asian and Mesoamerican art, and photography. There are major works of sculpture throughout the campus and the Firestone Library houses and exhibits graphic art. Learn More

In addition to studio courses the Program in Visual Arts offers a seminar in contemporary art practice and courses in film history and theory. Students who are interested in concentrating in Visual Arts can do thesis shows as Art and Archaeology Program 2 majors, or work toward a Visual Arts Certificate or the new Certificate in Film and Video (which includes both production and theory). All students concentrating in Visual Arts are allocated individual studio spaces. Throughout the year student work is exhibited in the Lucas Gallery and in the James M. Stewart '32 Theater.

Every year a practicing art critic arranges visits to artists' studios and galleries in New York as part of the contemporary art seminar. Major artists, including Chuck Close, Martin Scorsese, Richard Serra, Nancy Graves and Frank Stella, have lectured at the University and have given critiques to Visual Arts Program students in their campus studios. [close]