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WHY STUDY Art AT HARTWICK?

You’re passionate about your artwork. You want to spend time in the studio perfecting your craft and show it off in galleries, shows and museums.

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Here’s why our art program stands out:

Unleash your creative power through cross-collaborations with business, political science and technology to see how art shapes and reflects the world.
Explore mediums like glass, ceramics, digital art, painting and drawing, 3D printing and printmaking, each with its own dedicated studio.
Gain insights from visiting artists and then venture off-campus to experiment with new mediums.
Sharpen your artistic edge in the real world through internships and practical studio experiences, giving you a chance to showcase your talent and gain valuable experience.

HARTWICK ALUMNI ARE WELL-PREPARED FOR CAREER SUCCESS

“Glassblowing is a team-oriented profession. Being able to work with two mentors brought me to that next level, even before I graduated.” – Chris Rochelle ’99, the hot glass projects team leader at the Corning Museum of Glass.

“Art is really fun when you get to play around with different mediums. Not many people can say they’ve cast molten metal!” Makenzie Zwick ’25.

Shawn Hansen ’16, the wet clay instructor at the Firestone, uses his expertise to craft conceptual ceramic pieces that highlight and raise awareness about public health disparities.

Projected Growth

An art degree prepares you for so many different careers. With more than 5,500 openings projected per year for the next decade (Bureau of Labor Statistics), here’s where Hartwick alums are putting their art skills to work:

Corning Museum of Glass
The Los Angeles Times
Ink Injection Tattoo
Sundance Film Festival, NYC
The Childs Gallery
Casco Bay Glassworks
Otis Art Institute
Children’s Museum of Saratoga

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Develop a background in art history and gain an understanding of what artists are doing today.
Make dinnerware, blow glass, do silkscreen, take digital photography and sketch live models.
Display your work in shows in the Foreman Gallery, around campus or in the community.
Dive into hands-on experiences by joining the College’s Clay Club, or earn recognition by being inducted into Kappa Pi, the International Art Honor Society.

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