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Biggin Gallery

Biggin Gallery provides a stimulating, innovative program of exhibitions, lectures and special events that develop understanding of artistic expression in all its diversity and encourage cultural and intellectual awareness within the academic and civic communities.

Student drawing across the lake from the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art

Facilities

Biggin Hall, the 3-D Arts Building and the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art provide state-of-the-art facilities for artistic learning and expression. From painting studios to plasma cutters, you'll be equipped with tools that empower your exploration.

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Faculty and Staff

As the oldest NASAD-accredited art program in the Southeast, Auburn's Department of Art & Art History is a vibrant community of accomplished artists, esteemed art historians and talented students.

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5 Reasons to Study Art & Art History

The benefits of an art education go far beyond the studio and classroom. An art degree from Auburn University will prepare you for career success.

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Programs

We offer comprehensive programs in studio art and art history that prepare students for careers in the visual arts and other cultural and creative fields.

BFA in Studio Art BA in Studio Art BA in Art, Formal Option Art History Minor in Animation Minor in Art History Minor in Photography Minor in Studio Art

Spotlights

Lauren Barnard '15

Video Game Producer

Precious Roberts-Miller

Art

Kathryn Floyd

Associate Professor of Art History

News

CLA accepting proposals for AI conference

The AI Nexus conference will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence with the arts, humanities and engineering. This interdisciplinary forum moves beyond traditional AI conversations, focusing on the synthesis of technical innovation with ethical inquiry, cultural critique and creative expression.
Diablo IV producer Lauren Barnard ’15 makes art with action for immersive storytelling

Video game producer Lauren Barnard ’15 has the same message for art students and the millions of people playing Diablo: you’re supposed to be here.
Woven with passion: ‘The Vine Man’ visits Pebble Hill

As part of the Alabama Folklife Association’s Traditional Artist-in-Residence program, the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities hosted folk artist Andrew McCall, also known as “The Vine Man.” McCall shared his journey and basket-weaving techniques with Auburn students and community members.
'The Tales of Sydney' and the Furry Friendship That Started It All

A special dog and unique friendship between two Auburn alumnae lead to a series of successful children’s books.