Art Schools in the New Orleans Area
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Art school provides a rich opportunity to expand your creativity in a variety of expressive mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics and digital design. Many schools in New Orleans and the surrounding area offer both theoretical and hands-on instruction in art. - The University of New Orleans offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts in studio art. In addition to three locations in New Orleans, there are satellite campuses in the nearby communities of Metairie and Slidell. Coursework includes painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and digital media.
University of New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70148
504-280-6493
uno.edu - Tulane University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in studio art and art history and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in studio art. A Master of Arts degree in art history and a Master of Fine Arts degree in studio art are also available.
Tulane University
Newcomb Art Department
202 Woldenberg Art Center
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-865-5327
tulane.edu - Located in the small city of Thibodaux just outside of New Orleans, Nicholls State University offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art and a combined Bachelor of Fine Arts program in art and art education. A range of specializations are available, including ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design and art history.
Nicholls State University
University Stations
Thibodaux, LA 70310
985-448-4597
nicholls.edu - Dillard University offers a bachelor’s degree program with a major or minor in visual arts. Students gain both theoretical and conceptual skills in the analysis of art as well as the opportunity to develop their technical and expressive capacities in mediums such as printmaking, ceramics, painting, digital imaging, drawing and photography.
Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70122
504-282-8822
dillard.edu - The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts is a small institution that focuses exclusively on art education for students of all levels. A wide range of courses are available, including color and design, drawing, watercolor and oil painting, life and portrait drawing, gouache painting techniques, photography, digital and portrait photography, art history and sculpture.
New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts
5256 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-899-8111
noafa.com - Xavier University of Louisiana offers both a Bachelor of Arts degree in art and a Bachelor of Arts degree in art education. Available concentrations include ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, graphic arts and art history.
Xavier University of Louisiana
1 Drexel Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125
504-520-7556
xula.edu
