{"id":6,"date":"2025-06-10T20:17:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T20:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-art\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2025-08-25T15:14:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T15:14:40","slug":"art","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-6\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-6-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Generate Vision. Communicate Thought.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the art program offers an intellectually vibrant and creatively challenging environment where students explore the power of visual language. Rooted in the liberal arts, our program fosters a balance of conceptual thinking, technical skill, and cross-disciplinary inquiry. Whether working in painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, digital media, or beyond, students are encouraged to take creative risks, engage with contemporary issues and develop a personal voice as artists and thinkers. With access to professional studio facilities and an inspiring waterfront campus, art at St. Mary\u2019s College is both a process and a practice for life.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-0-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"670\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uiim8lYqHhc\" title=\"Biology One Minute Major\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/art\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the Art Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Major <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-minor\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Minor <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#facilities\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building\"><\/i>Facilities<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#after-you-graduate\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>After you Graduate<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#custom_html-4\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><h3 class=\"topText\">2000<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Paintings, prints, sculptures, textiles and photographs in the the College\u2019s fine arts collection<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard red \"><h3 class=\"topText\">100%<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of Art and Art History majors complete a capstone research project in their field<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10:1<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>student-to-faculty ratio (Fall 2023)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/31337580582_d22d2d826d_o.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/31337580582_d22d2d826d_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/31337580582_d22d2d826d_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/31337580582_d22d2d826d_o-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/31337580582_d22d2d826d_o-768x1150.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"A young man sits on the ground against a tree in a park, holding a pencil and drawing on a sketchpad.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Art <strong>Major<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Majoring in Art at St. Mary\u2019s College is an immersive journey where creativity meets critical inquiry. You\u2019ll gain hands-on experience with diverse media\u2014from traditional painting and printmaking to digital arts and animation\u2014while refining your unique artistic voice.<\/p>\n<p>Our small, studio-focused classes ensure personalized mentorship from dedicated faculty who support both your technical skills and conceptual development. Beyond the studio, the Art major encourages interdisciplinary exploration, allowing you to integrate your artistic practice with other fields like history, science, or creative writing.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have opportunities to exhibit your work in campus galleries, participate in internships that connect you with the professional art world, and engage in undergraduate research projects that deepen your understanding of art\u2019s cultural and social impact. Whether you\u2019re aiming for a career as a professional artist, educator, or innovator in creative industries, the Art program at SMCM equips you with the tools, confidence, and critical thinking to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-6-3-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Studio Art, BA\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Art Major Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Art Major Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Studio Art, BA\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Art Major\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Art Major<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-minor\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Art <strong>Minor<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"10\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Minoring in Art at St. Mary\u2019s College offers a flexible way to deepen your creative skills and visual literacy alongside your primary field of study. Whether you\u2019re passionate about drawing, painting, printmaking, digital media, or photography, the minor provides hands-on studio courses that encourage experimentation and artistic growth.<\/p>\n<p>The program emphasizes developing your technical abilities while also fostering critical thinking about art\u2019s role in culture and society. This interdisciplinary approach allows you to complement your major with a creative perspective, enriching your academic experience and broadening your career possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Through gallery exhibitions, collaborative projects, and opportunities for internships or research, Art minors gain valuable exposure to professional practices and creative problem-solving that enhance their personal and professional development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-6-4-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Art Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Art Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Art Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Art Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Art Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Art Minor<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/30675248863_4b7339d70c_o.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/30675248863_4b7339d70c_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/30675248863_4b7339d70c_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/30675248863_4b7339d70c_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/30675248863_4b7339d70c_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"Two people stand at easels painting in a sunlit art studio with large windows. The person in the foreground is focused on their work.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-5-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Art Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-type=\"Art\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Art Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">HONORS COLLEGE <strong>PROMISE<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>As an Art major at St. Mary\u2019s College, you\u2019ll gain more than just technical skill\u2014you\u2019ll be immersed in a rich, interdisciplinary experience that extends well beyond the studio.<\/p>\n<p>Through the Honors College Promise, students explore the arts in real-world contexts: working in the Boyden Gallery or Fine Art Collection; interning at museums and galleries in Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia; and studying abroad in cities like Florence.<\/p>\n<p>Faculty-mentored research, including the capstone project, deepens your creative inquiry. With professors active in national exhibitions, residencies and publications, you\u2019ll graduate with a strong portfolio and meaningful professional experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/34158138225_b97b1ccd19_o.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/34158138225_b97b1ccd19_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/34158138225_b97b1ccd19_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/34158138225_b97b1ccd19_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/34158138225_b97b1ccd19_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"Two people converse in front of colorful abstract paintings displayed on a gallery wall with wooden flooring.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-research\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Research Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-art\/careers-in-art\/#internships\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-8-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-8-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Scholarships<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><strong>Frank McCutcheon Family Art Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$400 awarded annually to a Junior or Senior art major who demonstrates artistic promise. Awarded by the studio art faculty through an online portfolio submission process and announced at the annual student exhibition opening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The William Thomas Rowe Endowed Art Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Awarded annually to a junior or senior art major for the purpose of defraying the cost of his or her art education. Awarded by the studio art faculty through an online portfolio submission process. Works submitted must include 5 examples of artworks created from direct observation (figures, still-lives, landscapes etc.) and 5 examples of artworks that demonstrate outstanding artistic ability in any media area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Capstone Studio Art Travel\/Study Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Awarded to Art and Art History students undertaking Capstone 1 and II\u00a0 with up to $1000 per each award to help students with costs associated with travel and study in completing their St. Mary's Projects. Studio art travel proposals are submitted along with the Senior Capstone proposals in the spring semester prior the start of the Capstone and are judged based both on their impact on Capstone\u00a0 projects and the student\u2019s academic record.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual All-Student Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding Work in the Annual Student Show: Five $50 awards for outstanding work selected from entries to the SMCM annual student show by the juror with one award for each of the following category of students: first-year through fifth-year\/continuing. The winners will be announced at the exhibition opening.<\/li>\n<li>Patti Runco Arts Alliance award: A $300 best of show award, the winner will be announced at the exhibition opening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"facilities\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/smcm-montgomery-hall-statues-740x670_c.jpg\" width=\"740\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/smcm-montgomery-hall-statues-740x670_c.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2025\/06\/smcm-montgomery-hall-statues-740x670_c-300x272.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" alt=\"Two people study at a table in a bright, modern space with large windows, sculptures, and visible stairs; another person is seen on the upper level.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Facilities<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-10-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"24\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Department of Art is headquartered in Montgomery Hall, home to studio classrooms in a variety of media and many of our digital resources and\u00a0 exhibition spaces, including Boyden Gallery. The Senior Art Studios are studio spaces for seniors working on Capstone projects. Art students also benefit from the College\u2019s interdisciplinary approach to education, the\u00a0 Artist House lectures and events with visiting artists and scholars and access to the college\u2019s permanent art collection. And always, the beautiful natural surroundings and beautiful sunset provide inspiration year- round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-6-10-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-art\/facilities\/\">Facilities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"At St. Mary\u2019s, making art feels personal and limitless. Whether I\u2019m creating in digital media or sketching by the river at sunset, I\u2019m constantly surrounded by people and places that challenge and inspire me.\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- JAEDON ASO '26, ART MAJOR<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-13\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-13-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Like all liberal arts degrees, an art major from St. Mary\u2019s College opens a world of possibilities\u2014there\u2019s no single path, just endless directions to explore. Many graduates become professional artists, creating work that reflects their unique vision and engages communities.<\/p>\n<p>Others find rewarding careers working in museums, galleries or cultural organizations where they can apply their deep understanding of art history and visual culture. Some choose to pursue graduate studies in fine art or art history, preparing to teach at the college level or specialize in advanced creative practice.<\/p>\n<p>For those passionate about education, SMCM graduates often complete certification programs to teach art at elementary or secondary schools, sharing their love of creativity with the next generation. Whatever your goals, an art degree from SMCM equips you with critical thinking, technical skills, and a broad perspective to thrive in diverse creative careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-13-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-art\/\">Careers in Art<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-13-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-art\/#grad-school\">Graduate School<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-13-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div 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We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-06\/Tristan-Cai.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"448\" alt=\"Tristan Cai\" class=\"restdept21\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/tristan-cai\">Tristan Cai<\/a><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Associate Professor of Photography<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:jcai@smcm.edu\">jcai@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the art program offers an intellectually vibrant and creatively challenging environment where students explore the power of visual language. 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