We have much to offer students, as well as the general public, because our department is unusual in combining a top ranked MFA program in Studio Art with an equally accomplished Ph.D. program in Art History. Both are offered in conjunction with excellent undergraduate programs in either Art History (B.A.) or Studio Art (B.F.A. or B.A.). continue reading >
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Fall Intersession Schedule
New Spring Schedules Libby Lumpkin, Ph.D.,
Dave Hickey Join the Department of Art & Art History Dave Hickey,
the celebrated art critic and author, has been made Distinguished
Professor of Criticism for the MFA Program in the Department
of Art & Art History at the University of New Mexico beginning
in the Fall of 2010. A broad-ranging person of letters, Hickey has
written several books, such as, Invisible Dragon
and Air Guitar, which have now assumed almost
legendary status in the artworld. read
more > Libby Lumpkin,
Ph.D., has accepted a tenured position as Professor of Art
History and Criticism in the Department of Art & Art
History at the University of New Mexico starting in the Fall of 2010.
The hiring of Lumpkin will notably enhance the already highly ranked
MFA and Ph.D Programs in Art & Art History at UNM. read more >
For additional
press, visit: JULY 8, 2010 Wall Street Journal article on
Hickey and Lumpkin News Archive: Visit our Department News page
Fall Intersession 2011 - 2012
Art Studio Spring 2012
Art
History Spring 2012
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