About
The importance of the arts as communication, in the past, the present and the future, is pivotal.
This belief is the keystone of our programs, and it is the foundation for our primary goal, which is to expose students to the richness of art through a wide range of new and traditional media. We also seek to develop critical thought in our classes, and the practice and methods for understanding the teaching of the arts and the history of art.
The Department is dedicated to providing the best education possible no matter which degree a student might be pursuing. We are also committed to benefiting UNM, the city of Albuquerque, the state of New Mexico, as well as national, and international communities. To achieve these aims, the Department maintains a world-class faculty that is actively engaged in creative art, art education, and art history.
Art Department News
National Gallery of Art Acquires Significant Work by Juan Correa with the help and advisement of Art History Professor, Ray Hernández-Durán
Juan Correa was one of the most prolific artists in Mexico City during this period...
Angel Estrada, UNM Art Education Undergrad, Collaborates with Local Elementary Schools on Art Project
Undergraduate student Angel Estrada is bringing life and color into downtown Albuquerque...
Art and Ecology Professor Subhankar Banerjee Receives 45th Ashley Fellow and Globally-Engaged Research Award
Professor Banerjee has received several awards for his conservation and scholarly contributions. Most recently, he received the 2024 Globally Engaged Research Award from UNM