Department of Art
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.
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UAA Graphic Design Club
Do you enjoy creating digitally?
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.
To learn more, please reach out to Professor Elliott
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Student Spotlight: Sanjo Wolfe
“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.
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Upcoming Gallery Exhibitions
My Floating World
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
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Current Gallery Exhibitions
UAA Camera Club presents: Through Our Eyes
Arc Gallery, UAA Consortium Library
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.More information can be found on the Arc Gallery Website
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David John Angaiak Mentors Students in Alaska Native Arts ClassesIn 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.
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Current Gallery Exhibitions
UAA Art Faculty Biennial
Kimura Gallery, UAA Fine Arts
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.More information can be found on the Kimura Gallery website: https://alaska.
digication.com/kimura-gallery
Art Galleries to Explore
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.
