Graduate Admissions

Applications to the graduate programs in Art Education, Art History & Visual Studies, Curatorial Studies, and Studio Art are made through the University of Kentucky Graduate School.

The School of Art and Visual Studies normally provides a full tuition waiver and a stipend for all full-time graduate students. To apply for funding please submit the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Research paper or Portfolio
  • Two letters of support from one of your undergraduate faculty (these can be the same as the letters submitted to the Graduate School)

Director of Graduate Studies


Jonathan McFadden

SA/VS Graduate Degrees Available

Art Studio MFA

MFA

The MFA in Art Studio is an interdisciplinary degree that embraces broad forms of making and practice. 

Curatorial Studies MFA

MFA

With courses in art history, art studio, art education, and arts administration—among others—the MFA offers an individualized interdisciplinary degree that prepares students to be highly competitive in a diverse job market.

Art Education MA

MA

Considering spaces of visual art learning within and beyond the traditional classroom settings, the program deepens student understanding and implementation of pedagogical practices. 

Art History & Visual Studies MA

MA

The curriculum is structured to provide breadth and depth of inquiry through a variety of approaches to art history and, more broadly, visual studies.

Created 07/16/2021
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Last Updated 09/18/2024