At Southwestern, students have the opportunity to build both technical and formal skills across a range of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking—preparing them for graduate study and professional careers in the arts. The Sarofim Fine Arts Gallery hosts professional exhibitions and provides Studio Art majors with opportunities to showcase their own artwork. Throughout their studies, students gain access to exceptional opportunities—both locally and globally—that broaden their perspectives and enrich their creative practice.

Since 2006 the Fiske Guide to Colleges has listed Southwestern University as among the top 25 small colleges and universities strong in art or design.

“In a state where everything tends to be huge and overwhelming, Southwestern proves that good things can – and do – come in small packages.” –Fiske Guide to Colleges