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At EOU we cultivate global citizens and creative problem solvers through immersive study of the diverse histories and practices of art.
EOU’s Nightingale Gallery presents annual ‘Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition.’ La Grande, Ore. –The Nightingale Gallery of Eastern Oregon University presents its annual “Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition.” The exhibition runs from Feb. 23 to March 15. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on Friday, Feb. 23 from […]
The Art Department faculty at EOU are dedicated to bringing their diverse experience and artistic explorations to bare in teaching challenging studio and art history courses. We are dedicated working artists with active studio practices and expertise in a variety of media and conceptual approaches to making art.
smurrell@eou.eduDrawing, Painting, Printmaking, Capstone Courses
nprouty@eou.eduCeramics, Sculpture, Senior Theory and Practice
cpeeke@eou.eduArt History, Professional Practices, Foundations, Director of the Nightingale Gallery
msell@eou.eduAnalog & Digital Photography, Graphics, Foundations, Junior Theory & Practice
Students studying art at Eastern Oregon University are exposed to a wide range of aesthetic, critical, historical, multi-cultural, and technical art experiences. The art faculty challenge and aid all students to develop a personal aesthetic and conceptual foundation intended to drive and define their personal vision and artwork. The depth and breadth of the Art Program within the broader liberal arts experience prepares students for professional expertise in art education and studio art with an emphasis in portfolio development intended to make students competitive for graduate school admissions and other professional endeavors in the arts. Eastern art students are encouraged to experience a wide range of media and explore their ideas within a strong conceptual framework.
“There are not enough words to say all the good things about the art program at EOU. Excellent professors who care about their students, classes that are challenging and engaging, and great facilities — including individual studios for the seniors — are just a few of the things that make Eastern’s art program great. I have been prepared with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to become a professional artist.”
Donni Later, '16ArtUnion, Ore.
Apply online or by mail be considered for one of our merit-based art scholarships.
Learn more about our visiting artist program, art club, and other art-related campus activities on Instagram @eou_art
Our mission is to actively contribute to aesthetic and conceptual dialogue that is visual art, both on campus and throughout the region. Our students are offered a broad and diverse selection of artistic experiences designed to help them develop as critical thinkers and producing/participating artists, with a firm awareness of both historic and contemporary issues within the field.
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