National Teapot Invitational
September 21-October 9, 2009
Perkinson Art Gallery
See photos of Teapots
Ron Fondaw
October 12-31, 2009
Perkinson Art Gallery
Annual High School Invitational
November 9-December 4, 2009
Perkinson Gallery
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception and Award Presentation, 4-6:00 pm, Saturday, November 14, 2009
Bill Conger
February 2010
Perkinson Art Gallery
Monday-Friday
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
A.G. Edwards Corporate Collection
April 2010
Perkinson Art Gallery
Monday-Friday
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Annual Student Art Show
May 2010
Perkinson Art Gallery
Monday-Friday
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Contact the Art Department at 217.424.6227 to learn more.
The Real World: Life, as seen in Lyle Salmi's Paintings
College of Fine Arts Patron's Society
The Art Department Mission Statement is to provide a creative and scholarly environment for the development of students striving to be professional artists and offer the campus community educational venues for the appreciation of the visual arts. The mission proposes that students: must know what it takes to master technique; must see and recognize the work of others in context to their own work; must demonstrate and understand the application of the formal elements within their work and the work of others; and must understand the professional expectations and work habits relative to their discipline.
Millikin's Art Department is located in the Kirkland Fine Arts Center. In this building there is a Drawing Studio, a Painting Studio, a Print Making Studio, a Design Studio, an Art History Lecture Room, a Wood shop, a Photographic Darkroom, and three art galleries to provide an environment designed to enrich the educational atmosphere of each Millikin student.
The Art Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree for students interested in pursuing a career in any area of the visual arts. Art majors are introduced to their discipline through foundation courses in design and drawing as a means of guaranteeing unified knowledge as students move into their chosen area of focus. Students engage regularly in critiques and have various opportunities to exhibit their work in formal and informal venues within the department and around campus. The department provides a creative environment in which students can best learn to express themselves both verbally and visually. This is achieved through classroom interaction as well as informal gatherings within the studios throughout the day and evening.
A successful BFA graduate will find professional work within the graphic arts field, art education K-12, art therapy, art management, professional studio/co-op/gallery, or go on to graduate school. A successful B.A. student will pursue similar paths that may lead to work with community art centers, art organizations, or their own art studios.
Art students have opportunities to exhibit their work and see professional exhibits in three on campus galleries: Studio Gallery, Lower Gallery, and Perkinson Gallery. They also have the chance to sell their work in the student-run gallery "The BlueConnection" which is part of the Art of Entrepreneurship class. Students regularly work with local community groups as interns, volunteers or members. These art groups include Gallery 510, Decatur Arts Council, Decatur Public Library, Decatur Public Schools, Decatur Ad Club and NOVA Gallery. Art students have the opportunity to travel to various locations nationally and internationally to see artwork and be inspired to create their own art. Locations include Chicago, St. Louis, the Four Corners Region of the Southwest, France, Italy, Spain, etc.
Browse our site to learn more about how Millikin University's Art Department can help you master your technique and develop the skills necessary to be a successful artist.