How’s our vibe?

One of the most important factors when deciding which college or university to attend is the vibe. We’d love for you to come to campus to learn more about us and see what’s happening in our studios and classrooms ... and to get a sense of what it feels like to be part of our community.

Information Meetings

Meet with a faculty adviser to learn more about our degree programs, get informal advice about portfolio preparation and admissions procedures, and discuss what career paths might be most exciting for you. The adviser won’t judge or criticize you or your artwork. It’s a fun and relaxed introduction to our creative environment, of which you might one day decide to become a part.

When visiting, you are encouraged to bring samples of your work, parents, family and friends. Above all, bring your questions about what opportunities might be waiting for you. Our faculty advisers are ready to help you better understand your potential as you explore your future. Information meetings generally include a tour of our facilities . If you choose to bring a portfolio, you can bring digital images on a laptop or thumb drive, or a portfolio of original artwork (no more than 15-20 pieces please).

Appointments for Information Meetings, which generally last about one hour, can be made by calling 828.262.2220. We recommended that you coordinate your visit with the Office of Admissions to get general information about admissions procedures, housing and financial aid as well as a tour of the university. The Office of Admissions must be contacted separately.

We’re looking forward to helping you learn more about the Department of Art at App State and helping you on your creative journey.

A dancer in a cropped sweater and plaid skirt bends deeply backward in a studio, captured in high-contrast black and white.

Andrew Gilkinson
Ceramic sculpture of a woman in a red and white checkered dress holding a cat and a bouquet of blue flowers, with three small figures seated at her feet.

"Hearth", 2025, clay, underglaze, Photo Credit: Bill Green

Andréa Keys Connell
Student in a blue jacket speaking at a podium in a classroom, with blurred audience members in the foreground.
A page from a student's senior seminar book displays a conceptual mind map titled “REVISED TREE,” with “travel + exploration” at the center. Lines extend outward to related ideas like “switzerland,” “north carolina,” “vintage travel posters,” and “french,” forming a web of personal and thematic connections.
Three people stand in conversation in a bright hallway lined with student artwork pinned to the wall; natural light from large windows fills the space, and chairs are visible in a glass-walled classroom beyond.

Open Houses

Every fall and spring semester, the university hosts an Open House for prospective students and their families. You can learn more about the majors, programs and services offered at ASU and talk with members of the Department of Art’s faculty and staff. We invite you to visit us to tour our building, explore our studios, see student work and talk with some of our faculty.

Four students laughing and chatting outside the entrance to Wey Hall, backpacks and bags at their sides on a sunny day.

The community of students that I am a part of make feel like I am hanging out with my friends rather than doing work at school. I met some of my closest friends here and spend every day with people who have the same goals, ideas, and interests as me, which is a very special opportunity.

Ivy Fortner