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Facilities

Shops are open Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM during the semester, and additional hours, which may vary each semester depending upon shop monitor availability. Please contact the shops for more info. 

Graduate Fine Arts facilities are outstanding. Students have individual studios located in the Pfizer Building, a renovated industrial building that also houses our fabrication shops. We have a wood shop, metal shop, plaster-mold making shop, and a light studio for documenting artwork as well as installation and exhibition spaces. We also have a large communal critique space with computers, a printer, and a lounge with a kitchen.  

On the main campus, we have a fully equipped wood shop, metal shop, printmaking and ceramics studios, and a digital output lab with high-resolution scanners and printers (shared with MFA Photography), as well as dedicated campus galleries which are utilized in the spring semester for second-year students to mount individual thesis exhibitions. There are many opportunities to show work in a variety of traditional and non-traditional spaces both on campus and in the Pfizer building, students are encouraged to organize, curate, and participate in a wide range of exhibitions.

The Fine Arts Galleries

Steuben and Dekalb galleries host Fine Arts Thesis exhibitions and special projects while providing curatorial opportunities to students, faculty, and alumni.

Fine Arts gallery space, with installations and artworks in gallery room
Fine Arts gallery space, with installations and artworks in gallery room
Fine Arts gallery space, with installations and artworks in gallery room
A spacious gallery with a modern aesthetic, showcasing large-scale abstract and representational paintings on white walls under a grid of fluorescent lighting.
A dimly lit gallery installation with industrial pipes on the ceiling. The artwork features a transparent fabric sculpture suspended from the ceiling, a concrete screen displaying digital visuals, and scattered cinder blocks on the floor with light projections.
A gallery wall featuring three paintings: a person seated at a table near a window, an empty chair in a hallway, and two individuals floating in water.
A wide gallery view with large windows offering a cityscape in the background. Paintings are displayed on the left and right walls, with a cluster of smaller works arranged in a grid on the far-right wall.
A wall-mounted installation featuring robotic sculptures on vertical panels. Each panel has a unique arrangement of small mechanical arms and colorful attachments, with wires extending to the floor.
A gallery space with white walls and a polished wooden floor showcasing various small paintings in a linear arrangement on one wall and a larger colorful painting in the background.
A gallery space with white walls and a polished wooden floor, featuring a mix of abstract and representational paintings displayed in a row.
A gallery room with wooden flooring and white walls, displaying a variety of paintings, including a vibrant abstract piece on the left and several smaller works along the right.
A spacious gallery with a modern aesthetic, showcasing large-scale abstract and representational paintings on white walls under a grid of fluorescent lighting.
A gallery interior showcasing various sculptures and wall-mounted artwork, with natural materials such as branches and vines incorporated into the pieces. Pedestals and frames display intricate details within a clean, white-walled environment.
A detailed view of an art installation with abstract elements, using materials like copper wires, organic textures, and moody lighting. The setup is framed against dark gray walls and a polished concrete floor.
An exhibition hall featuring vibrant paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works. The space includes couches, bright yellow caution tape, and a playful yet urban aesthetic with murals on the walls.
An art exhibition setup with industrial-style elements, including exposed ceiling pipes. The display includes a mix of sculptures and paintings, with gray sofas positioned in the center of the room for seating.
The exterior of the Fine Arts: Dekalb Gallery, featuring large glass windows showcasing the interior installations. Visible through the glass are sculptures and wall-mounted works, with natural textures and earthy tones dominating the scene.
A gallery showcasing contemporary murals and paintings, with an exposed ceiling and industrial design. The walls are adorned with vibrant, colorful artwork, and casual seating arrangements enhance the relaxed atmosphere.
A brightly lit exhibition room featuring colorful, playful art installations and hanging sculptures. The space has a raw, industrial feel, with visible ceiling pipes and modern artwork lining the walls.
A hallway view of an art gallery, focusing on a mix of sculptures and vibrant murals. The industrial ceiling design complements the creative, urban vibe of the displayed works.
The gallery entrance view through large glass windows, showcasing a mix of sculptural and wall-mounted art pieces inside. A vine-like wreath is visible on the exterior wall to the right of the entrance.
A gallery space showing wall-mounted mixed-media artworks, featuring surreal and nature-inspired themes. Yellow tape markings on the concrete floor contrast with the industrial overhead piping.
An interior hallway transformed into an artistic installation, with layers of draped fabric, vintage furniture, and dim, moody lighting creating an immersive experience.
An interior shot of the Lava Land installation featuring vibrant, psychedelic-style art. A glowing lava lamp decorates the scene alongside spray-painted colorful lines adorning the walls and floors.
A bright, open gallery space with white walls and columns, featuring photographs, sketches, and diagrams attached to the walls and columns. A playful, oversized 3D cutout of a fruit cake is placed near the center of the room, adding a whimsical touch to the otherwise minimal setting.