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Art is big at Montevallo, in fact it is one of the largest departments in the University.

With a dedicated full-time faculty of 12 and over 260 art majors, students have the challenge and the resources to achieve at their highest level and to meet the professional standards in their field. The University is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

11/01/2026

⏰ Last call for Italy!
Applications for the Sue Yount Meadows Fellowship are due November 1 at 5:00 PM. This incredible opportunity supports students traveling to Pietrasanta, Italy to study the art of marble carving. Thanks to our generous donor, the fellowship covers the cost of airfare, accommodations, and the 10-day workshop.
Please reach out to Department Chair Misty Bennett or Dr. Catherine Walsh with any questions. The application form can be found on the Art Department website.

10/30/2026

🎨✨ Big congratulations to Art major Sophia Holmes for earning Third Place in the 2026 Academic Integrity Poster Contest! Her award-winning design was recognized for its creative engagement with this year’s theme, “You Deserve Integrity.” We’re thrilled to see Sophia’s talent and hard work recognized across campus. 👏💙

10/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Art major Avi Aguilar on earning Second Place in the 2026 Academic Integrity Poster Contest! Her creative response to this year’s theme, “You Deserve Integrity,” stood out among entries from across campus. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement! 👏🎨

10/28/2026

HALLOWEEN PARTY 🎃 October 28 | 6-9 PM Hosted by the Student Art Association & Art Department 👻 Costumes, treats, and spooky fun await! 🦇

10/23/2026

HALLOWEEN PARTY 🎃 October 28 | 6-9 PM Hosted by the Student Art Association & Art Department 👻 Costumes, treats, and spooky fun await! 🦇

10/22/2026

What happens when every line becomes part of a larger story?
Comic book artist, illustrator, and educator Doug Dabbs uses dynamic mark-making to explore narrative, emotion, and the human experience. With over fourteen years of teaching visual storytelling and illustration, his work demonstrates how individual marks come together to create compelling visual worlds.
✨ “My art isn’t about perfecting each mark individually, but instead, using collective mark-making to communicate themes, emotions, and narratives.”

10/14/2026

“New Deals Prints,” an exhibition of prints curated by Dr. Kelly Wacker and students enrolled in ART 307: History of Modern Art 1900-1945, opens in Bloch Hall Gallery with a reception on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The prints were produced in the 1930s as part of the Federal Art Project, one of many New Deal programs designed to combat the effects of the Great Depression. The exhibition runs through October 30.

10/13/2026

Big congratulations to art major Avery Sharp!
Avery recently earned a scholarship for her Undergraduate Research Project, The Sarah Palmer Portrait, a collaborative project with the English Department that honors the legacy of a beloved professor. She also spent summer 2026 interning with local mural artist Emma Gilbert, expanding her artistic practice through professional experience.
We are proud to celebrate Avery's hard work, talent, and growing success. Way to go, Avery!

10/12/2026

No heads about it—head over to Poole Art Gallery by Thursday, October 15, to check out our show featuring ceramic portraits!
Art Department

10/09/2026

Faculty members in the Art Department getting ready for Founders' Day.

Address

Station 6400, University Of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
35115

Telephone

+12056656400

Website

https://www.montevallo.edu/program/art/, https://trellis.org/umartauction

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