M.A. in Art Opens Up Opportunities

Getting your M.A. in Art can take your artistic expression to the next level.  Even for individuals that plan to work as independent artists, a master’s degree can open up opportunities and offer new experiences.  For those that choose to work in art related fields, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of artists and related workers is expected to grow 12 percent over the next several years. 

The M.A. in Art program at Governors State provides students the chance to take classes from a group of talented, professional artists who understand the profession and mentor students to help them attain their goals.  By building professional relationships with your teachers, who are already established artists, you will not only learn a lot from them but it can potentially open doors for future opportunities. 

Our master’s in art emphasizes intellectual curiosity, self-discipline, and technical proficiency and students can choose whether to concentrate in studio arts or art history.   In addition our art facilities give students the chance to explore a variety of techniques and diverse materials with course work that includes painting, printmaking, photography, digital imaging, sculpture and ceramics.

Furthermore, we have the GSU Visual Arts Gallery right here on campus.  The gallery is committed to creating an intellectually stimulating, and visually compelling experience for the entire region and offers exhibitions of established and emerging artists as well as the opportunity for our own students to display work. 

Please see the Division of Communication, Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) website for more of the details and requirements for our M.A. in Art degree program.  As a graduate you will be prepared to become a practicing artist or to find a career in the art world as a critic, curator or professional educator.

We encourage you to explore our many degree, certificate and individual course offerings listed on our website.  Each college has stellar programs and world-class professors; all of which are focused on delivering academic excellence in a small-class setting.  Learn more about the rich history, cultural amenities and beautiful campus that contributes to making us one of top colleges in Illinois.