Our Mission

Our primary mission is to facilitate learning, experimentation, research, and understanding of art.  Through Truman’s knowledgeable and talented faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and one-on-one instruction, Art majors are guided, challenged, and encouraged to develop into highly skilled professionals in any of our four areas of specialty:  Art Education, Art History, Studio Art, and Visual Communications.

The Truman Art faculty are involved in a range of professional and service activities and serve as role models for aspiring artists, designers, art historians, and educators.  Their knowledge and talent make this Art Department second to none in the region.  Graduates of our program are readily sought after by graduate schools, creative organizations, museums & galleries, and other arts organizations because of the talent, creative skills, and knowledge skill sets that have been fostered in our students.

Come join us and learn what being an artist, designer, art historian or educator can mean to you.