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Southern Miss Art and Design

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Southern Miss Art and Design

The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Art and Design focuses on degree plans such as G The initial degree programs in art began in the 1940’s.

The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Art and Design is a fully accredited member of NASAD (the National Association of Schools of Art and Design). Degree requirements for all degree plans are in accordance with the published regulations of NASAD. The Department of Art and Design has grown steadily over its sixty-plus year history and is proud of the many professional accomplishments of its alumni. Art courses have been offered at the institution since its inception in 1910. Today’s department is comprised of an extensive range of visual arts programs. While the majority of today’s students are enrolled in professional degree plans such as Graphic Design, Drawing and Painting, and Sculpture; all areas of study are vibrant with increasing enrollments. A very special component of the Department of Art and Design is The Museum of Art. The Museum offers quality exhibitions including international, national and regional traveling shows, as well as numerous exhibitions of current student and faculty works. The museum is a meeting place for people from across the university and the community, and is considered a key destination for visitors. It is a laboratory for students of the visual arts to see and witness impressive work from both past and contemporary artists and gives young artist/designers a chance to showcase and defend their work. USM Sculpture Guild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/119904798021661/

10/05/2026

Pre-Fall Break plans!
Spend a little time with Sunday. 🐾

Sunday Skye, Southern Miss’s therapy dog, will be hanging out with us at the Gallery of Art and Design on Tuesday, October 6 from 10:30–11 a.m. Stop by George Hurst for a quick break, a little stress relief, and some very good company.

No need to be an art major. No agenda. Just Sunday.

10/01/2026

Check out these amazing sculptures created by our upper class sculpture students. This was their first project of the semester. Stay tuned for what they will create next.

09/22/2026

The 2026 Faculty Show Exhibition will end this Friday, September 25th. Be sure to come by and see all of the amazing work of our professors. Who knows, it may even inspire you!

09/21/2026

We are pleased to invite you to a special reception honoring Professor James Meade and his more than 50 years of teaching, mentorship, and dedication to drawing and painting at Southern Miss.

Please join us September 26 from 2–3:30 p.m. in the Gallery of Art and Design in the George Hurst Building, as we celebrate an extraordinary career and the lasting impact Professor Meade has made on generations of students and artists at Southern Miss.

09/15/2026

If you haven't visited yet, be sure to drop by the George Hurst Art Gallery to experience the 2026 Faculty Exhibition. Come out and show your support for the impressive work created by our dedicated faculty members.

The gallery is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and the show will end on September 25th. You won't want to miss it!

09/04/2026

Start the semester connected and informed!

Freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students in Art & Design are invited to Fall 2026 Orientation on September 11 from 9:30–11:15 a.m. in the Gallery of Art and Design. Meet faculty and fellow students, get important program updates, and hear what’s ahead for the year.

*All freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students are expected to attend.*

September 11 | 9:30–11:15 a.m.
Gallery of Art and Design | George Hurst Building

09/02/2026

The Call for Entries is now open for the 2027 Southern Miss National Poster Show.

This year’s national juried exhibition explores the theme Social Advocacy, inviting designers, artists, illustrators, and printmakers from across the United States to use the poster as a platform for awareness, dialogue, and change.

We’re also proud to welcome Steve Hash as this year’s juror and visiting artist. Steve is a Southern Miss alumnus whose career has spanned contemporary art, music, entertainment, and creative direction, including work with Bruno Mars, Janelle Monáe, Skrillex, Warner Music Group, Atlantic Records, and more.

Entry Deadline: December 1, 2026
Exhibition: January 21 – February 12, 2027
The University of Southern Mississippi

Submit your work and learn more at the link in bio or below:
https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17934/CAFE

08/31/2026

We’re excited to celebrate the creative work of our Art + Design faculty.

Join us for the Art + Design Faculty Exhibition, featuring work by faculty from across the Southern Miss School of Performing and Visual Arts.

The exhibition opens September 3, with an opening reception from 5–7 p.m. Come see the work, meet the artists, and help us kick off another year of art and design at Southern Miss.

Art + Design Faculty Exhibition
September 3–25
Opening Reception: September 3, 5–7 p.m.
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Gallery of Art and Design
3000–3082 Pearl St., Hattiesburg, MS

08/28/2026

Welcome back to all of our talented art and design majors. We hope everyone had a great first week back to school and a great summer. Now it's time to get to work. Let's show up and show out this semester with all of the amazing projects this semester has in store.

Let us know in the comments what you are most excited about for this semester!

05/18/2026

We hope everyone has a great summer break, and we look forward to seeing all of you for the fall semester. And as always, be safe.

Address

118 College Drive, # 5033
Hattiesburg, MS
39406

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+16012666788

Website

http://www.usm.edu/spva

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