The Department of Art + Design serves its students, campus community, and broader region with a liberal arts education rooted in the practices of studio art, design, art history, and theory. Our nationally and internationally renowned faculty, visiting artists, and scholars seek to enrich the cultural dialogue of our community and guide students to be innovative artists, designers, scholars, and creative leaders. The department is a member of a dynamic arts scene that encompasses the South Texas urban centers of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley.