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Art & Design

Art and Design at The W is an intimate, dynamic department with a family atmosphere. Our students are trained in small classes by professional artists who are passionate about sharing their studio expertise. We offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphases in drawing and painting, graphic design, printmaking, photography and ceramics.
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Gallery

COLUMBUS, Miss.—“Beyond the Material,” an exhibition of two photography series by artist Gretchen Haien, will be on display at the MUW Galleries until April 23. Haien is a professor of art and gallery director at Belhaven University in Jackson and has exhibited regionally and nationally.

Gallery

“Object.ive Subject.ive” a capstone exhibition featuring the work of Mississippi University for Women graduating art majors will be on display at the Mississippi University for Women Galleries March 22 to April 24.

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