We are grateful to be guests on the homeland of the Dena'ina Athabascan people.
Step Into Creativity
The UAA Fine Arts Building is home to a vibrant and inclusive community of students
and faculty in which we currently offer two undergraduate arts degrees, a minor in
art, and an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Graphic Design
It is a place of discovery where students can choose from 6 areas of study and find
their own unique way to communicate and express themselves visually. Students are
mentored to be courageous, ask thoughtful questions, solve problems creatively and
develop the skill sets necessary to be engaged professionals.
Dedicated faculty, challenging curricula, well-equipped studios, a dynamic roster
of visiting artists, and a gallery that focuses on national and international art
exhibitions are the aspects of our department which empowers and prepares students
for graduate study and careers in the visual arts.
UAA Graphic Design Club is for students who want to pursue digital design and/or digital
illustration as a career. The club strives to be a community of artists and designers
who are helping each other to learn how to build confidence in our work, as well as
professional skills.
“Since I was seven, I have been involved in something musical or creative. Music,
the Arts? They are an asset.....When I came to UAA as a Fine Arts student, I found
a way to be involved in the music program. I believe that the arts, that music, are
important for people. Music particularly touches the soul, and really helps people,
even if they don’t always recognize it.” BFA Student Sanjo Wolfe shares his thoughts
on the Arts.
Don Decker Kimura Gallery, UAA Fine Arts Exhibition Dates: February 14 - April 11 2025
Ukiyo-e, the Floating World, is from the Buddhist Ukiyo, the concept that nature is fleeting. Come explore this floating world of Don Decker’s work as he shares his concepts
and ideas come to life before you.
Exhibition Dates: November 15, 2024 - February 21, 2025
The photogarphers of the UAA Camera Club - a student organization which brings together students, faculty, and sta - present artwork rendered in a variety of media, from
analog to digital.
David John Angaiak Mentors Students in Alaska Native Arts Classes
In the fall of 2023, students who are enrolled in Native Arts classes will have the
opportunity to learn from David John Angaiak, a Yup’ik and Unungan artist currently
living in Wasilla. June Simeonoff Pardue, a Native culture bearer and coordinator
of the Native Arts Program at UAA approached David John about being a Native Visiting
Artist in Residence.
Exhibition Dates: November 4, 2024 - January 31, 2025
The faculty artists of the UAA Department of Fine Arts present recent works in a variety
of media, from drawing, paining, ceramics, sculpture, photography, illustration and videography.
Kimura Gallery: The gallery programming is used to enhance the curriculum of studio art and art
history classes and expand students thinking and approach to making art.
Arc Gallery: Dedicated to enriching the UAA and Anchorage community by producing exhibitions
featuring emerging, mid-career, and established Alaskan artists.
Hugh McPeck Gallery: Located on the second floor of the Student Union, showcases artwork created by UAA
Students.
David John Angaiak Mentors Students in Alaska Native Arts Classes
