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University Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The University continues to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, as additional cases are confirmed in the United States and other countries. The University continues to formulate and adjust its plans as needed.

Ransomware Attack

The University has experienced a ransomware cyberattack, causing some functions critical to the University to shut down.

Department of Art

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New Student Information!

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts - Orientation Booklet

The Legacy

Learn more about the legends and legacy yet to be forged.

The Annual Student & Graduate Exhibitions | Selected Works

The Howard University Department of Art is proud to present its annual Student & Graduate Exhibitions on view from Friday May 7 to Friday, July 31, 2021.

The 2nd Annual Faculty Virtual Exhibition

The Howard University Department of Art is proud to present its annual Faculty Exhibition on view from Friday, May 14 to Friday, July 31, 2021.

News & Events

September 22, 2021

Citywide Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of Alma Thomas's Birth on September 22-26

Acclaimed artist Alma Thomas (1891-1978) was the first person to receive a degree from the Howard University Departme

Category: Alumni Highlights, Exhibitions, Gallery of Art, Conferences, Dept of Art Events, Dept of Art News, Faculty Highlights, Research

September 17, 2021

Museum Studies Virtual Workshop Series

Starts Friday, September 24! Open to all Howard University students. See flyer for information and registration.

Category: Alumni Highlights, Exhibitions, Gallery of Art, Dept of Art Events, Dept of Art News, Faculty Highlights, Research, Scholarship, Student Works

July 26, 2021

Chief Curator Mr. Scott Baker and Registrar Dr. Abby Eron Panelists for Appraisers Association of America Webinar

The History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities' Art Collections Valerie A.

Category: Alumni Highlights, Gallery of Art, Conferences, Faculty Highlights, Scholarship

July 20, 2021

Four Howard University Gallery of Art Works Featured in Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition

Press Release | Written by Aaliyah Butler

Category: Alumni Highlights, Exhibitions, Gallery of Art, Scholarship

June 8, 2021

Howard University Releases Session Two of ‘I Am Howard’ Video Interview Series

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Category: Alumni Highlights, Gallery of Art, Dept of Art News, Faculty Highlights, Research

May 6, 2021

Virtual Fashion Magazine The First Issue May 2021

Howard University Fashion Design and the Fine Arts Collective present the

Category: Alumni Highlights, Exhibitions, Gallery of Art, Dept of Art Events, Dept of Art News, Faculty Highlights, Research, Scholarship, Student Highlights, Student Works

May 6, 2021

Virtual Fashion Show by the Fine Arts Collective

The Fine Arts Collective presented by the Division

Category: Alumni Highlights, Exhibitions, Gallery of Art, Dept of Art Events, Dept of Art News, Faculty Highlights, Research, Scholarship, Student Highlights, Student Works

April 15, 2021

The 31st Annual James A. Porter Colloquium on African American Art and Art of the African Diaspora “Defining Diaspora: 21st Century Developments in Art of the African Diaspora”

The 31st Annual James A.

Category: Gallery of Art, Conferences, Dept of Art Events, Research, Scholarship

April 9, 2021

Whitney Museum Virtual Career Advisement Session

The Howard University Department of Art cordially invites Howard University students to attend: VIRTUAL CA

Category: Gallery of Art, Dept of Art Events

Past Exhibitions

Artist Talk Series & Virtual Scavenger Hunt

From May 20 to July 22, 2020 listen to our the Artist Talks and join the virtual scavenger hunt! New quests are announced each week in the Artist Talks! Find the answers in the exhibitions then submit your answers to win!

The Annual Art Graduates Exhibition

View the senior showcase of our graduating Class of 2020 who have demonstrated their pursuit of excellence and set the bar high for generations to follow! Saturday, May 9 to Friday, July 31, 2020.

The 50th Annual Art Faculty Exhibition

The Howard University Department of Art is proud to present its first virtual faculty exhibition on view from Saturday, May 9 to Friday, July 31, 2020.

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