Department of Art
We are grateful to be guests on the homeland of the Dena'ina Athabascan people.
Your Studio, Your Story
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 Clay Body Club
Do you enjoy the ceramic arts?
UAA Clay Body Club is for students who want to explore ceramics for recreation and fun. The club strives to be a community of artists 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 DeRocchi
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Friends of the Arts at UAA
Are you familiar with the Friends of the Arts? Are you looking for a way to support the arts community at UAA?
The Friends of the Arts at UAA is a membership club that helps support a thriving arts ecosystem at UAA, in Anchorage, and across Alaska. Your membership supports the vibrant arts programs at UAA, directly impacting our students, faculty, alumni, and partners who power the local arts community. Strong Arts at UAA means strong Arts for Anchorage and Alaska.Your contribution helps strengthen the Fine Arts Building as a hub for creativity, communication, discovery and performance on campus and sends the message to all in our community that the arts are an important part of higher education.
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Upcoming Gallery Exhibitions
Kimura Gallery
- Exhibition TBA
- Dates: TBA
Arc Gallery
- Student Group Exhbiiton TBA
- Dates: TBD
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Current Gallery Exhibitions
Exhibitions postponed until completion of gallery renovation
Arc Gallery, UAA Consortium Library
Exhibition Dates: Closed
More information to come
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UAA Public Art Gallery
Have you ever been curious about the public works of art that inhabit the space around UAA? Lilliana Major and September Sell, two of our wonderful students, have been working on cataloging the UAA Public Art Archive into one neat and viewable space.
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Current Gallery Exhibitions
UAA Arts Faculty Biennial Exhibition
Kimura Gallery, UAA Fine Arts
Exhibition Dates: Exhibition Dates: September 11th - October 16th, 2026
More information can be found on the Kimura Gallery Website below:
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UAA Camera Club
Do you enjoy snapping photos?
The UAA Camera Club strives to promote group fellowship among photographic artists. Open to all, The club focuses on building skills outside of the classroom for aspiring and professional photographers, from monthly meetings to guests speakers.
To learn more, please reach out to Professor Conti
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.
