Art

Background: Established by former faculty members Tom Askman and Barbara Miller for EWU Art Students

The recipient of this award should:

• be a full-time junior or senior who is majoring in Studio Art or Art History
• have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

The art faculty will select a student based on their determination of the most deserving and promising student.

Amount Awarded: $600-$1,200

Background: Established by EWU alumnus Phillip D. Grub in honor of his appreciation for art classes.

This award is for students who:

• are juniors or seniors
• demonstrate financial need and/or superior ability in art

Amount Awarded: $600-$1,400

Background: Established in honor of Ruby Gould Tyler and her love of Art.

The recipient of this award must:

• be an art major
• have a 3.0 GPA or higher
• demonstrate financial need

Amount Awarded: $200-$500

Background: R. A. Hanrahan established her biannual scholarship in 1975.

Amount Awarded: $200-$1,000

You should begin taking Art Foundations courses as soon as you think you might want to major in art. No matter which degree you choose, you’ll need the following:

• ART 201 | Studio Art I: Image and Technology
• ART 202 | Studio Art II: Techniques and Materials
• ART 213 | The Visual Art Experience (BACR for humanities)

You’ll probably also take some General Education courses while taking your Art Foundations. During this time, you should work closely with a CAAR advisor to plan your degree program. Once you have declared a major in Art (BA Art, BFA Studio Art, BAE Visual Art Education) you will also work with a faculty advisor in Art.

Keep in mind, while taking general education credits, the Art Program has multiple General Education courses that can count towards your program. If you are not an art major, you can still take these classes! (some require ENG 201, so take that as early as possible!).

• ART 213: The Visual Art Experience (BACR Humanities)
• ART 313: The Body in Art, (GE Diversity)
• ART 340: Native North American Art ( GE Diversity).
• ART 331 Contemporary Art (GE Global Studies)

For the Studio Art (BA) or Art Education (BAE Visual Art Education) you do not have to apply. Declare your major here!

If you are interested in pursuing a BFA – Bachelors of Fine Arts in Art declarations will be open in July 2025!

For Spokane Falls Community College AFA graduates, a new articulation agreement now outlines a smooth transfer to our BFA program. Reach out to our Program Director for more information.

Yes, the Art Program offers two art minors:

1. Studio Art
2. Visual Culture

An art minor is a great credential to add to many other degrees. It shows an exposure to creative thinking and problem solving: things important to fields such as business, design, or even law!

YES! EWU Art alumni have been accepted into a variety of top-notch universities across the USA. Our BFA students alone have been placed in over 300 universities across the country, including:

• University of Texas – Austin
• Cranbrook
• San Francisco Art Institute
• Pratt Institute
• Claremont
• California Institute of Arts and Crafts
• Mills College
• University of California – San Diego
• Alfred University
• University of Idaho

… and more!

For our program learning objectives, please see our individual degree pages:

• Art (BA)
• Studio Art (BFA)
• Visual Arts K-12 (BAE)

Overall, we understand that art represents people, cultures, values and perspectives on being human. Studying art gives students the tools to interpret the world in which they live by cultivating creativity and stretching perceptions. Hand’s on learning provides important development in creative problem solving, collaboration, and project management = highly sought skills in the workforce.

If you are a transfer student and you have a question about art coursework you have completed at other institutions, it is best to consult with the Art Program Director  upon being admitted to EWU. Though many transfers happen automatically, some don’t. We want to prevent you from taking duplicate art courses!