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Baylor Dept of Art Baylor's Department of Art and Art History offers BFAs in 7 Studio Art Areas & Art History Degrees

Baylor University’s Department of Art and Art History in Waco, Texas offers a variety of undergraduate degrees in art history, ceramics, fabric design, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Baylor offers students a growing academic enterprise that ignites educational excellence, leadership and research discovery. Here, students develop the ability to think critically,

master core principles, and learn how to distinguish themselves in a variety of visual and academic fields. We encourage students to participate in as many academic and research opportunities that come with being part of a top research university.

Exciting news – the work of several  Baylor Painting “generations or legacies” are in a selected exhibition together  en...
08/28/2026

Exciting news – the work of several Baylor Painting “generations or legacies” are in a selected exhibition together entitled Chaos X at the Ro2 Art Gallery in Dallas.

The group includes Painting Professor Winter Rusiloski, her former students Ellie Cerwin, Kate Swayze, as well as current student Aleah Burns.

Congrats to all on this really unique and amazing experience!

Slide 1: Professor Winter Rusiloski and current Baylor Art student Aleah Burns
Slide 2: Current Studio Art students Keelan Thomas, Aleah Burns, and recent Baylor Art alums Ellie Cerwin, Kate Swayze, and Claire Cochran
Remaining images from exhibition.

The show runs through September 12, 2026. If you are in Dallas, or fancy taking a drive it won’t disappoint.

Congrats to all on this amazing event!

Following up on the earlier post of this year’s Convocation Ceremony are some photos of the event:Dr. Heidi Hornik, Depa...
08/25/2026

Following up on the earlier post of this year’s Convocation Ceremony are some photos of the event:

Dr. Heidi Hornik, Department Chair and Professor of Art History, delivered the keynote address at this year’s Convocation Ceremony, which welcomes everyone to the new academic year. Department faculty, slide three, were on hand to participate in this welcoming event.

Dr. Hornik’s presentation, “You Are God’s Masterpiece”, expounded on the concept of masterpiece and started with Ephesians 2:10 and its application both spiritually and in practice. During Dr. Hornik’s address Studio Art major Maritza Degollado-Ramirez created an original ‘masterpiece’ which is seen in the last two slides, the latter with President Livingstone and Dr. Hornik.

The ceremony is available to view and the video link is in the bio. Dr. Hornik’s address begins at 26:15. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14n9KjErzWS/?mibextid=wwXIfr&hpir=1&http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4NzY2NTEzMzAwMCwiciI6IiJ9

Enjoy this wonderful presentation, message, and welcome to the new academic year!

It’s the first day of the semester and studio art classes are kicking off!First slide - Printmaking Professor Kyle Chapu...
08/24/2026

It’s the first day of the semester and studio art classes are kicking off!

First slide - Printmaking Professor Kyle Chaput kicks off the Intaglio class for the semester

Second and Thirds Slides: Drawing Professor James Ehlers Drawing I class gets underway.

Fourth Slide: Temporary Ceramics Lecturer Mary German begins with the story of clay…and what it can turn into!

Looks like a pretty good start to the semester!

It’s the first day of the semester and classes are busily underway!In Dr. Jerolyn Morrison’s Art History Survey class, s...
08/24/2026

It’s the first day of the semester and classes are busily underway!

In Dr. Jerolyn Morrison’s Art History Survey class, students visited the Martin Museum of Art and created their personal art observation journals for the semester. Using book-arts techniques, they compiled and stitched the books in preparation for use.

The journals will be used throughout the semester for students to write and journal their experiences with art on Baylor’s campus and then compare those pieces to the historical works they will study in class.

It’s both a hands-on making experience coupled with an art analysis project rolled into one! Brill.

Best wishes to all as the new school year commences!

08/22/2026

Yesterday, Dr. Heidi Hornik-Parsons, Department Chair and Professor of Art History, delivered the keynote address at the Convocation Ceremony, which welcomes students to the new academic year.

Below is the video of the ceremony, with Dr. Hornik’s address beginning at 26:15. Enjoy this wonderful presentation, message, and welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1105460188711862?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e

Art History Professor Dr. Jerolyn Morrison has had an amazing and busy summer. For the past summers she has been part of...
07/30/2026

Art History Professor Dr. Jerolyn Morrison has had an amazing and busy summer. For the past summers she has been part of the the San Giuliano Archaeological Research Project (SGARP) team in Italy.

In June, SGARP presented an exhibition of the opening of the late 7th
century BCE Etruscan Tomb of the Painted Bird. Located in the Necropolis of San Giuliano within Marturanum Regional Park, the intact tomb and its contents remained untouched for millennia.

In less than a year, metal objects, 73 vases, and textile fragments were fully restored and put on display at the Museo Necropoli Rupestri in Barbarano Romano, Viterbo, Italy. Working hand-in-hand with the community, the SGARP Team designed and brought the exhibition to life!

In addition, Dr. Morrison was part of the Baylor team that discovered a second intact Etruscan chamber tomb in Italy this summer. To learn more: https://news.web.baylor.edu/news/story/2026/baylor-led-archaeological-team-discovers-second-intact-etruscan-chamber-tomb-italy

The images here are from the opening of the exhibition in June.

In other important news, Dr. Morrison, after being a temporary lecturer in the department for the past four years, will join the department this fall as a tenure-track Professor of Art History!

Congratulations to Dr. Morrison on all of her achievements and successes, along with the the SGARP team on these wonderful archaeological finds!

Professor James Ehlers is having a busy summer! Two of his works are in upcoming juried exhibitions in Connecticut and F...
07/16/2026

Professor James Ehlers is having a busy summer! Two of his works are in upcoming juried exhibitions in Connecticut and Florida and he just finished teaching a week-long metal engraving workshop at the University of Iowa.

His piece ”All is Want and Want is More” (Slide 1) is in the juried show “Five Points Arts 2026 Juried Printmaking Exhibition” opening tomorrow at the Five Points Arts Gallery in Torrington, Connecticut. Juried by Kathleen Schroeder | July 17 – August 30 | 12”x18” | Metal Engraving

Another work ”The Witness” (Slide 2) is in the juried show “2026 Extreme Pressure Biennial” at the College of Central Florida, Webber Gallery, Ocala, FL. Juried by Donald Furst | August 3 – September 11 | 12” x 18” | Metal Engraving

Slides 3 & 4: Students in the Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop: Metal Engraving at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

If you find yourself in Connecticut or Florida – make a point of checking out his amazing work in person!

Ceramics Professor Andrew McIntyre debuts his solo show “Translucency Contained” at the The John H. Milde Gallery at the...
07/13/2026

Ceramics Professor Andrew McIntyre debuts his solo show “Translucency Contained” at the The John H. Milde Gallery at the Goldmark Cultural Center in Dallas.

The exhibition is on display from July 2, 2026 through August 7, 2026. A reception with the artist will be held on Saturday, July 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The artist will present a talk about his artwork during the reception at 6:30 PM.

Artist Statement:

"I am fascinated by the relationship between pattern, color, and luminosity within stained glass windows, as well as 19th century Chinese Rice Grain porcelain. Most recently, I have been influenced by rosette windows in Gothic style cathedrals. I use the traditional technique of perforating patterned holes in the surface of the clay to allow room for filling these windows with glaze to achieve a unique level of translucency. Combining these elements of material, structure, mark-making, pattern, and light is in effort to have a unique dialogue with the atmosphere of the flame and pooling of glaze from the inherent qualities of soda firing. I acutely examine how material, design, flame, and light have the potential to shape a spiritual experience and influence the relationship between traditional and ritualistic objects and the viewer.

I find that the process of making and firing tends to answer ongoing questions as well as form new ones. I continue to investigate the unique and intimate relationship between object, user, time, and space not only through a visual and physical experience, but a visceral one. I want my pots to beg your attention and spur curiosity. My hope is that my pots will live to serve beautiful moments where relationships and experiences are a celebration of life."

Andrew McIntyre received his MFA from Syracuse University in 2015, and his BFA from The University of Mississippi in 2011. While in graduate school, he was a resident at The Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen, China and at Golden Bridge Pottery in Pondicherry, India. Andrew has been recognized as one of Ceramic Monthly’s Emerging Artists. In 2025, he was awarded 3rd place in the Wichita Ceramics Exhibition Pots with Purpose. He has been featured in several significant ceramic art publications such as Ceramics Monthly, including being featured on the cover of Pottery Making Illustrated. Andrew has been a visiting artist at Hinds Community College and Northwest Community College and McLennan Community College. He was recently an invited artist for the 16 Hands Fall Pottery Tour. Andrew is currently the Assistant Professor of Ceramics in the Art and Art History Department at Baylor University.

Congrats to Painting Professor Winter Rusiloski – whose newest exhibition (along with husband, artist Angel Fernandez) i...
07/09/2026

Congrats to Painting Professor Winter Rusiloski – whose newest exhibition (along with husband, artist Angel Fernandez) is named one of Glasstire’s top five art events in Texas this week!

“For the past eight years, Winter Rusiloski and Angel Fernandez have lived and worked in the Big Bend region of Texas, establishing a desert studio shaped by the realities of the southern border. The sociopolitical pressures of immigration, resource scarcity, and the demands of desert survival inform their practices and echo the exhibition’s central theme: Border Lines as both physical demarcations and lived experiences.
Rusiloski’s paintings merge paint with collaged photographic fragments, juxtaposing engineered structures with natural forms. Her imagery contrasts the northern U.S. border—glacial lakes, boundary waters, and tinajas—with the arid expanse of West Texas. These opposing geographies create a dialogue of reflective coolness against desert heat, underscoring the exhibition’s exploration of how landscapes shape identity and perception.”
Winter Rusiloski and Angel Fernandez | "Border Lines: Demarcation on the American Landscape" | K Space Contemporary (Corpus Christi, Tx)
July 3 – August 21, 2026

Congratulations to Baylor Art student Aleah Burns and recent Baylor Art grad Kate Swayze whose works are included in the...
07/07/2026

Congratulations to Baylor Art student Aleah Burns and recent Baylor Art grad Kate Swayze whose works are included in the 13th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition at Artspace111 Gallery in Fort Worth!

The exhibition, from The Love Texas Art Foundation, is one of the state’s premier exhibitions celebrating the breadth and excellence of contemporary Texas art.

Juried by Terri Provencal, Publisher and Editor in Chief of Patron magazine, the 2026 exhibition showcases 40 artists, selected from more than 2,400 artwork submissions by 725 artists across Texas, reflecting the remarkable depth and diversity of contemporary art being created throughout the state.

The exhibition will be on view at Artspace111 from July 25th – August 29th.

The Opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 25 from 4pm-6pm during which prize winners will be announced.

Slide 1: Kate Swayze | “Panama” | Oil on canvas

Slide 2: Aleah Burns | “Screens and Stone” | 24" x 24" | Oil on Canvas

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Waco, TX
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