Welcome to the Department of Art and Art History at Sonoma State University

For thirty years, California State University Sonoma, Department of Art and Art History has been the hub of visual art on campus and in Sonoma County. As a center of creativity and experimentation, the department provides students with the foundation for a lifetime of visual arts study and presence. Our majors offer in-depth education in technique, concept and history of art.

Important Advising Announcement

Upcoming Events

  • COMMENCE: Sculpture Projects 2013 Artists' Reception and Tour of Projects Tuesday May 7, 4-6 pm
  • BFA Exhibition 2013 - April 18- May 11, 2013
    UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY,
    OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 4-6pm
    Featuring the work of:
    Kyle Alexander, Matthew Barnes, Nash Bellows, Sophie Benjamins, Tyler Busse, Tom Chambers, Crystal Galindo, Lindsey Garrison, Riccelle Huffaker, Jessica Lee, Kate Logue, Samara Johnson, Catrina Morbidelli, Alma Valverdo Campos, Jaynee Watson
  • OR THE SEA - Works by students of ARTS 498: Experiments in New Media April 4 - May 11, 2013 at SSU Library Gallery
  • Visiting Artist Lecture Series presents Camille Rose Garcia, Monday, April 22. 12:00 pm in Carson 68.
  • Check out this semester's Visiting Artist Lecture Series Poster

Department Info.

  • Visit the Art Department on FACEBOOK. Check out excerpts from the Visiting Artist Lecture Series.
  • For information on registration dates and unit limits, please visit the registrar's office.