Georgia State University's Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design

Georgia State University's Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design Offering Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in Art History, Art Education, and Studio Art in downtown Atlanta Situated in downtown Atlanta, the Ernest G.

Welch School of Art and Design offers myriad choices for undergraduate art degrees such as BA, BFA, or advanced degrees such as an MA, MFA and MAE. Our NASAD accredited School of Art and Design offers rigorous programs that offer traditional media to the highest technologies in all disciplines. From Foundation to Graduate studies, courses give each student challenging, discipline-specific training

while presenting the opportunity for each to discover and nurture an individual vision and voice. The school is a unit of the College of the Arts of Georgia State University.

Larry Walker was a mentor, influence, and friend to countless artists. “Where Being Takes Root: Works by Southern Artist...
06/03/2026

Larry Walker was a mentor, influence, and friend to countless artists. “Where Being Takes Root: Works by Southern Artists from the Larry M. and Gwendolyn E. Walker Collection” celebrates his mark on the artistic world through the lens of artists drawing from deep connection to the South.

Opening reception:
🗓️ Thursday, June 4, 6-8 PM
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05/27/2026

Larry Walker’s legacy reverberates through his family, his countless peers and mentees, and the institutions he changed forever, perhaps especially the Welch School of Art & Design.

Join us for the opening reception of “Where Being Takes Root: Works by Southern Artists From the Larry M. and Gwendolyn E. Walker Collection,” June 4 at the Welch Galleries.

🗓️ Opening reception: Thursday, June 4, 6-8 pm
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Students: Summer Session starts June 8! Join us for IMPACTS, foundations, and upper-level courses to expand your knowled...
05/21/2026

Students: Summer Session starts June 8! Join us for IMPACTS, foundations, and upper-level courses to expand your knowledge and skills this summer ☀️

🔗 Register now at paws.gsu.edu

05/19/2026

“Where Being Takes Root: Works by Southern Artists From the Larry M. and Gwendolyn E. Walker Collection” celebrates the artistic vision, mentorship and lasting cultural influence of acclaimed artist, GSU professor emeritus and former Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design Director Larry M. Walker (1935-2023).

Curated by Lauren Jackson Harris, “Where Being Takes Root” considers the South not merely as a geographic location but as a lived experience that shapes artistic methods and ways of seeing. Drawing from the Walker Collection, the exhibition presents works by artists whose practices are deeply rooted in the region’s history, culture, and environment through clay pulled from red earth, wood shaped by humid climates, textiles bearing the memory of domestic labor, and mark-making that echoes the Southern landscape.

The exhibition spans two gallery spaces: a large gallery featuring works from the broader collection, and an intimate gallery dedicated to the Walker family.

🗓️ Opening reception: June 4, 6-8 pm
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We are honored to announce the upcoming exhibition “Where Being Takes Root: Works by Southern Artists from the Larry M. ...
05/06/2026

We are honored to announce the upcoming exhibition “Where Being Takes Root: Works by Southern Artists from the Larry M. and Gwendolyn E. Walker Collection.”

This exhibition celebrates the art, mentorship, and enduring legacy of Larry Walker (1935–2023), acclaimed artist, professor emeritus, and director of the Ernest G. Welch
School of Art and Design at Georgia State University. Drawing from a personal collection of more than 300 works, this exhibition reflects a lifetime of artistic devotion, community building, and deep investment in the creative lives of others.

🗓️ Opening reception: Thursday, June 5, 6–8 PM at the Welch School Galleries.

05/05/2026

Scenes from our Spring 2026 MFA Exhibitions! We’re beyond proud of this incredible crew of artists.

Shown in chronological exhibition order:
Cindy Elizabeth “The Deep Blue”
Haylee Anne “countermask”
Jingjie Chen “Chronomark”
Minh Anh Tran “HERITAGE”
Heather Bird Harris “How We Hold the Weather”
Lauren Lesley “OBSESSIONS”
Kelly Dillard “Feast for Fools”
Nawal Khan Chowdhury “Designing for Dignity”
Elisa Dore “birthmark”
Henry Evan Thomas “HOMEMAKER”

Tomorrow, May 5: Join us for the Graphic Design BFA Showcase at ! 🗓️ Tuesday, May 5, 5-7 PM
05/04/2026

Tomorrow, May 5: Join us for the Graphic Design BFA Showcase at !

🗓️ Tuesday, May 5, 5-7 PM

Tomorrow, May 2: is partnering with & to unveil “A Pattern Language,” an 80-foot mural featuring contributions from 2...
05/01/2026

Tomorrow, May 2: is partnering with & to unveil “A Pattern Language,” an 80-foot mural featuring contributions from 200 students and 8 faculty members in the Welch School of Art & Design.

This work started with a single 1-inch pattern from each student and grew into a project that will soon stand before a global audience, just blocks from Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.

Join us tomorrow at 10 AM at 80 Forsyth St. SW in South Downtown for the unveiling, which leads College Day with .

Thank you to our students, faculty, and partners for helping to share our art with Atlanta and the world!

Thank you for supporting us on Georgia State Day! Your contribution helps us make the Welch Galleries an even better hom...
04/23/2026

Thank you for supporting us on Georgia State Day! Your contribution helps us make the Welch Galleries an even better home for curiosity, exploration, and discovery both for students and the Atlanta public.

Well call us fools, because we are feasting on ’s thesis exhibition “Feast for Fools.” Truly a surrealist playground for...
04/22/2026

Well call us fools, because we are feasting on ’s thesis exhibition “Feast for Fools.” Truly a surrealist playground for those with the stomachs.

Georgia State Day is still underway! Help us keep the Welch Galleries up to s***f by donating to the Welch School of Art Design. We won’t soon forget your contribution!

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10 Peachtree Center Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA
30303

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Tuesday 9am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:15am
Thursday 9am - 5:15am
Friday 9am - 5:15pm

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