Enhancing creativity ... a community of talent

If you're ready to create a future with infinite possibilities, immerse yourself in the community of 2,400 talented artists, designers, art historians and educators at the University of North Texas.


UNT's College of Visual Arts and Design is one of the nation's most comprehensive visual arts schools, offering 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and concentrations. Considered one of the best art schools in the Southwest, we provide a vibrant and supportive environment to prepare you to move to the next level.


The college is ranked in the top third of Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs nationally and offers Texas' only PhD in Art Education.


Our graduates have successful careers as studio artists, designers, art educators and art historians. Among our many distinguished graduates are

  • Jesús Moroles, sculptor and U.S. Medal of Honor recipient
  • Michael Faircloth, fashion designer for former First Lady Laura Bush
  • T Lewis, illustrator of the nationally syndicated comic strip Over the Hedge



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Physical/Shipping Address | 1201 W. Mulberry Denton, TX, 76201 | artweb@unt.edu | Last updated September 21, 2009

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