ECU School of Art and Design

08/04/2026

At the ECU School of Art and Design, our students graduate with more than just a degree. They leave with the confidence and experiences needed to pursue their dreams.

When you join the Friends of Art and Design, you are investing directly in:
Scholarships that open doors for talented young artists. 🚪
Student exhibitions to showcase their hard work. 🖼️
Hands-on workshops that broaden their creative perspectives. 🧑‍🎨

Help us foster talented young artists today by joining or renewing your support: https://artscomm.ecu.edu/giving/friends/ 💜🏴‍☠️

07/17/2026

We had the best time creating and exploring with nearly 60 high school students during our Art and Design Summer Camp last month! 💜💛

That includes at least a couple of incoming ECU art students we will welcome in a few quick weeks. Learn more about them and our camp in the blog post below, on the college website.

This is the type of experience we offer to pre-college students who want to explore their creativity! We love to see their process and their creations!

Read the college blog post here! ➡

Two incoming East Carolina University freshman passed around sample posters in alum Joshua Vaughn’s poster design class, with 55 other high school students who created and explored the visual arts during this year’s Summer Art and Design Camp. Held the week of June 14 at Jenkins Fine Arts Center...

06/29/2026

We are happy to continue a relationship with the N.C. General Assembly and our art students! A new group of student artists — MFA students for this summer and fall — made the trip to Raleigh recently to help install their art pieces in the offices of our local and alumni elected officials.

We also welcomed one of those officials, Rep. Gloristine Brown, during the spring semester, when students demonstrated their art processes, and helped her create her own pieces! 💜

It is exciting to share this exhibition and educational opportunity with our students, and to share art, conversation and education with our elected officials. It contributes both to the artistic success of our students, and also to regional transformation, as our officials and others gain awareness of the importance and meaning of creating.

Read more about this great relationship! ➡️ https://news.ecu.edu/2026/06/10/ecu-students-connect-with-state-officials-through-art/

06/18/2026

We are having the best time this week with 57 high school students — including several who are incoming ECU Pirates — in creative workshops including bookmaking, ceramics, 2D animation, photography, and more!

This is a summer opportunity for students to explore their creativity and experience different artistic media. Practice your favorite artistic pursuits, or learn something new!

We are happy to have everyone here, and look forward to celebrating everyone's creations as the week comes to a close. Is there a high school creative in your family who might like to join us next year? Learn more about camp and bookmark it for next summer's experience ➡ https://art.ecu.edu/summercamp/

05/28/2026

Attention high school artists! We have less than 10 spots left for our SOAD summer camp! 🚨

Young artists and designers can explore their creativity, develop new skills, and unleash their potential in a supportive and inspiring environment. Through hands-on courses, expert guidance from experienced instructors, and exposure to various artistic media and design principles, participants will embark on a journey of self-expression and discovery.

June 14-19 📅
ECU campus - Jenkins Fine Arts Center 📍
Rising freshman through graduated seniors 👥

Join the fun as a day camper for $850, or overnight camper for $995.
Both options include two courses per day, meals in an ECU dining hall, a camp T-shirt, all supplies and materials (unless otherwise noted in the course description), accident insurance, and a health care fee. Resident campers will share a room in an ECU residence hall.

Registration continues until all workshops — including photography, digital art, and graphic design — are filled, and they are filling fast. Learn more and register today on the School of Art and Design summer camp website, linked in the comments. 🔗

Individuals wishing to request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact ECU’s ADA coordinator at least 48 hours before an event at 252-737-1018 or [email protected].

05/07/2026

Emily Varga's BFA senior printmaking show Divine Intervention is on view in the Burroughs Wellcome Gallery.

05/01/2026

Lenni Baldwin's BFA Senior show "Journal of a Homebody" is up now in Burroughs Wellcome Gallery. Come stop by during the First Friday Art Walk tonight from 5p-8pm!

04/30/2026

Good luck on finals! You got this! 🎉

04/28/2026

🌸🌺 Wishing everyone a joyful final day of Spring classes! Make the most of Reading Day on April 29th, and best of luck with your upcoming final exams! 💪👊🍀⁠
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04/23/2026

Monica Jones's BFA textiles thesis exhibition is on view now in Burroughs Wellcome Gallery.