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Find Your Creative Voice & Shape the World Through Art

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The visual and fine arts attract creative individuals who strive to carve out their own niche. At Goshen College, the art major offers a variety of concentrations tailored to different artistic passions and career paths.

With a long tradition of preparing students for successful careers in visual and graphic design or top graduate art programs, GC’s art program allows you to explore creative interests while building skills for a dynamic career. Students can major or minor in art, blending their passion for visual expression with other fields of expertise.

Why Study Art at Goshen College?

  • Hands-on experience through studio work, exhibitions, and internships
  • Small class sizes with faculty who are practicing artists
  • Experiential learning opportunities like the Arts in London class
  • Professional development through student art sales and entrepreneurial training
  • Career readiness with internships in galleries, museums, studios, and more

Graduates leave GC equipped with both creative and practical skills, preparing them for an imaginative, rewarding career in the arts.

Career Paths for GC Art Graduates

Art and design influence every aspect of our world, from branding and architecture to education and fine arts. GC art alumni have built thriving careers across industries, working as:

  • Graphic designers, photographers, and illustrators
  • Architects and interior designers
  • Art teachers (K-12 and higher education)
  • Ceramists, jewelers, and sculptors
  • Arts administrators, curators, and museum educators
  • Business owners and creative entrepreneurs

For more information on career possibilities, visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook or explore professional associations like the American Institute of Graphic Arts and the American Art Therapy Association.

Course Catalog

Art Concentrations

  • Teaching Art (K-12 Certification)

    For those passionate about inspiring the next generation of artists, this track includes art and education courses with student-teaching experiences in local classrooms. GC graduates earn certification to teach art in grades K-12.

  • Art Entrepreneurship

    Ideal for those wanting to turn their art into a business, this concentration combines business and marketing courses with specialized studio projects and internships in fields like jewelry, ceramics, and photography.

  • Studio Art

    A concentration designed for aspiring gallery artists, graduate students, and educators, this track allows students to develop their artistic focus while working closely with faculty mentors who are practicing artists.

  • Pre-Architecture

    A pre-professional program that blends visual design, communication skills, math, and physics, preparing students for graduate studies in architecture. Seniors complete an internship with an architectural firm.

  • Art Administration

    For those interested in managing galleries, museums, and arts organizations, this track includes coursework in management, education, and exhibition installation, with museum internships as a key component.

  • Art Generalist

    Designed for double majors or students seeking a lifetime of creative expression, this flexible track allows students to tailor their studies for a unique career path.

    Scholarships & Financial Aid

    Most GC students receive financial aid, including merit-based scholarships for full-time junior and senior art or graphic design majors:

    • Arthur L. and Cordelia Sprunger Scholarship
    • Raymond A. Yoder Scholarship

    For more scholarship opportunities, visit our financial aid page.

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