NAU School of Art + Design

09/23/2026

NAU School of Art + Design Summer Newsletter -

Lisa Shows’s painting, Margie and Pip, 2026, Oil on canvas. 16 x 20 in. Made in Prof. Helen Hawley’s summer course, Portrait Painting.

09/21/2026

📣 Please join us at next Tuesday, September 29, for Sabbatical Return Lectures by NAU SoA+D Faculty members: Associate Professor of Interior Design Kyoungmee (Kate) Byun, and Associate Professor of New Media Jaewook Lee!

09/10/2026

⭐️ 🪐 🌖 TONIGHT at The NAU School of Art + Design!….The Opening reception of “Pilgrimage of Light” at is an exhibition by Texas-based artist and former Grand Canyon Artist in Residence, Mark Chen. His photographs unite the cosmos and Earth, aligning starlight with ancient landscapes to reveal the experience through projected celestial images. We will see you at the opening reception Thursday Sept. 10 from 5:30 - 7pm, which will also feature an Artist Talk by Mark Chen.

Also happening tonight at the Art Atrium Gallery on the third floor: A new exhibition featuring work by students who participated in artist residency programs this past summer.

The exhibition includes work by:

CJ Wren - Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Colorado
Aly Yazzie - Chautauqua Institution, New York
Kelly Manwaring - Mount Gretna School of Art, Pennsylvania
Micah Van Holten - Mount Gretna School of Art, Pennsylvania

The works on view reflect the focused studio time, experimentation, and creative development these residency experiences provided.




Also be sure to visit on Friday Sept. 11, for a lecture talk by Mark Chen from 7 - 7:45pm, as part of the Worlds Revealed Speaker Series.

And please mark your calendar for Oct. 3 for a fun community event at the Beasley Gallery, also centered around this exhibition. Join us for “Constellation Creations”, where you can create your own constellation and explore the connections between the night sky and Earth’s ancient landscapes in this family-friendly activity!

09/03/2026

Our first exhibition of the Fall 2026 semester is coming up in one week! “Pilgrimage of Light” is an exhibition by Texas-based artist and former Grand Canyon Artist in Residence, Mark Chen. His photographs unite the cosmos and Earth, aligning starlight with ancient landscapes to reveal the experience through projected celestial images. We will see you at the opening reception next Thursday Sept. 10 from 5:30 - 7pm, which will also feature an Artist Talk by Mark Chen.

Also be sure to visit on Friday Sept. 11, for a lecture talk by Mark Chen from 7 - 7:45pm, as part of the Worlds Revealed Speaker Series.

And please mark your calendar for Oct. 3 for a fun community event at the Beasley Gallery, also centered around this exhibition. Join us for “Constellation Creations”, where you can create your own constellation and explore the connections between the night sky and Earth’s ancient landscapes in this family-friendly activity!

04/23/2026

FRIDAY!!! Be sure to join us for the opening reception of the Spring 2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts Capstone Reception!

04/20/2026

Tonight at please join us for the second installment of Artist Talks, as part of the current NAU School of Art + Design Faculty Exhibition! Featuring J.R. MacKenzie, Ryan Hawk, Tai Lipan, and David Van Ness.

04/20/2026

Today at 2:20! Be sure to join us at for a special talk by Paul Bustamante, as part of the SOA+D Visiting Lecture Series! Bustamante is a local Flagstaff architect with over 30 years of experience, including working as the Architect of Record for the Roden Crater.

04/20/2026

Please join us Thursday for the SOA+D Interior Design Department’s Refinish Project opening reception and silent auction from 5 - 7pm! During the event you can bid on refinished furniture items, created by our interior design majors for this special fundraiser event. The silent auction continues until noon on Saturday, with the winning bidders announced at that time. See you at
interiordesign refinishedfurniture

04/20/2026

Tomorrow night at please join us for the first installment of Artist Talks, as part of the current NAU School of Art + Design Faculty Exhibition! Featuring Christopher Taylor, Elisa Wiedeman, Neal Galloway, and Caryn Bopp.

04/20/2026

⏰ 🎨 🍕 Junior and Rising Senior BFA Students! This is a reminder to attend Junior’s Night tomorrow, Tuesday April 7, 4:30-6pm in the Beasley Gallery.

This is an opportunity to introduce you to the Capstone process, so you’re better prepared for your Senior year. The sooner you begin thinking/planning your Capstone projects, the better. We want to help you improve the quality of your work and reduce stress. Also, your attendance is mandatory before you enroll in Capstone.

We’ll have food, presentations by faculty and students, and plenty of time to answer any questions. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!