Department of Art
... your go-to hub for celebrating the vibrant world of art at our institution. Here, we highlight the exceptional achievements of our faculty, students, and alumni. From groundbreaking exhibitions and awards to significant milestones and creative innovations, stay connected with the latest news and inspiring stories that showcase the talent and dedication within our art community.
A Life in Tile
March 30, 2026
Ceramic artist Nancy Hausle-Johnson reflects on four decades of public art across Alaska, where tile brings stories into everyday spaces.
Visiting Artist Matt Hiller
March 06, 2026
Visiting ceramic artist Matt Hiller shares his process-driven approach to clay through an artist talk and hands-on studio demonstrations.
Visiting Artist Nancy Hausle-Johnson
February 04, 2026
Visiting ceramic artist Nancy Hausle-Johnson shares demos and insights on technique, murals and sustaining an art career.
Pocket-Sized Heirloom: From Fairbanks studios to Spanish galleries, Nota carries home, memory, and craft across borders
December 15, 2025
From äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ studios to Spanish galleries, Marina Gonzalez Mazo's work travels with memory, care, and craft.
A Landscape of Attention: Dawn Holder's Artful Visit to äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾
December 08, 2025
Ceramic artist Dawn Holder's äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ visit invited students to slow down, notice their landscape, and see the everyday as art.
Visiting Artist Dawn Holder
October 20, 2025
Renowned ceramicist Dawn Holder joins äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾'s SCAG for demos & artist talk exploring art, nature & culture.
dis/comfort in the North
October 16, 2025
Fifty artists, sixteen countries: Katie Ione Craney's "dis/comfort in the north" probes how the Arctic is felt, imagined, and lived.
Alumni Spotlight: Naomi Hutchquist
September 05, 2025
äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ alumna Naomi Hutchquist (BFA '19) turns art into science storytelling, bringing data to life through creativity and community.
Fired Up: SLAG Sparks New Work with Fused Glass
August 07, 2025
SLAG students use äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾AA funding to explore fused glass, creating striking new work and expanding creative skills in the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ sculpture studio.
Learning to Ask, Learning to Lead: Philipp Moosmayer
August 04, 2025
Outstanding Student Philipp Moosmayer reflects on support, independence, and community as a journalism major in the College of Liberal Arts at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾.
A Life Lived Full Throttle: Sarah Manriquez
August 01, 2025
Photographer, journalist, and advocate, Sarah Manriquez graduates with two degrees and a passion for art, justice, and showing up full throttle.
Finding Strength in Art, Faith, and the Freedom to Create: Jaylon Pate
July 23, 2025
Jaylon Pate, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ art major and photographer, shares how photography, faith, and critique helped her reclaim her voice—and her life.
Finding His Song
July 17, 2025
äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Native Art Professor Da-ka-xeen Mehner reflects on art, identity, and storytelling in a powerful Sealaksa HI lecture.
Reintegrating Through Art, Routine, and Reflection: Kevin Carroll
July 11, 2025
Kevin Carroll, BFA student and veteran, shares how äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ helped him reintegrate, grow through art, and find purpose in every moment.
Exploring the World Through Language and Story: Lizzy Hahn
June 16, 2025
From science writing to German immersion, Lizzy Hahn is connecting cultures and embracing the vibrant, close-knit community at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾.
Finding Her Voice Through Art and Community: Sarah Dexter
June 09, 2025
MFA student Sarah Dexter made the leap from medicine to art and found her voice, community, and the courage to lead creative projects along the way.
Through Light and Learning
May 23, 2025
Three äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ photographers share powerful stories of process, place, and creative transformation at the 2025 SPE conference.
Rising with Resilience
May 06, 2025
Sarah Manriquez was awarded äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾'s 2025 Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award for excellence, resilience, and service as a nontraditional, multi-degree student.
Drawn from Addiction
BFA student Kevin Carroll wins the People's Endowment for The Sick, a powerful art project exploring addiction through 45 drawings.
Artfully Chosen
April 28, 2025
Record entries, vibrant turnout, and inspiring student work defined the Spring 2025 Student Art Show, juried by artist Lindsay Saunders.
Scholarships, Songs, and Community Spirit
April 27, 2025
Sarah McConnell's People's Endowment award expands music education access and strengthens youth connections through SMA.
Print, Pedagogy, and Publication
April 19, 2025
Joe Holt receives People's Endowment to support Ice Box, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾'s student-run literary journal, now celebrating its 21st print edition.
Outstanding and Unforgettable
April 18, 2025
Meet CLA's 2024-2025 Outstanding Students, recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and impact across äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ and their departments.
New Views at Rasmuson
April 17, 2025
Rasmuson Library's fourth floor now features a gallery space for 2D art by äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ faculty, students, and alumni.
2025 Juried Art Show Intake
April 09, 2025
Celebrate student creativity in the 2025 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Juried Art Exhibition, juried by artist Lindsay Saunders--an incredible opportunity for emerging artists.
