We want to help you find passion in your arts and design education. Find out how UNT CVAD is enhancing cross-disciplinary arts and design education with the expansion of our current building! MORE INFO ABOUT THE NEW ART BUILDING HERE!

The College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) at the University of North Texas (UNT) assumes a critical role in building our region into a world-renowned center for culture and education. CVAD fosters creative futures for its diverse student population and the area through rigorous arts-based education, arts- and client-based studio practice, scholarship and research.

On view in the CVAD Galleries

Weekly rotating exhibitions
Weekly rotating exhibitions
Visit gallery.unt.edu for more info

Upcoming Events

21
Oct
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
UNT Art Building, Lightwell Gallery - 1201 W. Mulberry Street, Denton, TX
21
Oct
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
UNT Art Building, Lightwell Gallery - 1201 W. Mulberry Street, Denton, TX

Opportunities

Learn about scholarships, grants, gallery shows, calls for papers, and other opportunities to get engaged.

Announcements

For the latest accomplishments, events, and news in the CVAD community, see our announcements.

Blogs

Learn more about what's going on through CVAD department and program blogs.

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Student accomplishments

Lauren McCormick - Contour

Lauren McCormick - Contour

Studio Art
Core Drawing

Lauren McCormick - Contour

Alumni accomplishments

Maria Leake (Art Education PhD 2010) publishes in Art Education

Congratulations to Art Education PhD alumna Maria Leake on the publication of her article "Social Engagements With Contemporary Art: Connecting Theory with Practice" in the September 2014 issue of Art Education.This special issue of Art Education, The Journal of the National Art Education Association, focuses on Theory & Practice in Art Education. Nicely done, Dr. Leake!

Art Education and Art History
Art Education

Congratulations to Art Education PhD alumna Maria Leake on the publication of her article "Social Engagements With Contemporary Art: Connecting Theory with Practice" in the September 2014 issue of Art Education.
This special issue of Art Education, The Journal of the National Art Education Association, focuses on Theory & Practice in Art Education.

Nicely done, Dr. Leake!