Art Schools in Mississippi
Best Fine Arts Courses, Accredited Colleges, Universities: Jackson, Clinton, Columbus.

ARTS VENUES IN MISSISSIPPI
For a list of the top art museums
and fine arts spaces in the state of
Mississippi, see: Best Art Museums.

HOW TO JUDGE PAINTING
For advice for both teachers
and art students about how to
assess paintings, please see:
Art Evaluation:
How to Appreciate Art.

Mississippi Art Schools & Colleges

Contents

• Jackson State University, School of Fine and Performing Arts, Jackson
• Mississippi College, Art Department, Clinton
• Mississippi University for Women, Department of Art & Design, Columbus
• University of Mississippi, Department of Art
• Best Art Schools

Out of Print Art Books
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NORTHEASTERN ART SCHOOLS
Maryland
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania

MIDWESTERN ART SCHOOLS
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio

WHAT IS ACADEMIC ART?
For an explanation of the
history and teaching methods
used in the Academies of Arts,
see: Academic Art.

TOP GALLERIES in MISSISSIPPI
See: Art Museums in America.

Jackson State University, School of Fine and Performing Arts, Jackson

About
Established in 1877 Jackson State University is situated on a 125-acre campus. The School of Fine and Performing Arts at Jackson State University, consists of a music and art faculty. The Department of Art at Jackson State University was the first art program to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) in Mississippi. The Department of Studio Art and Graphic Design offer BA and BFA degrees.

Annual Tuition Fee: State residents $2,525 per semester and out of state residents: $3,665.

Contact Information
Address: Jackson State University,
1400 Lynch St, Jackson, MS 39217
Phone: 601-979-2121
Website: www.jsums.edu

Mississippi College, Art Department, Clinton

About
The Department of Art at Mississippi College offers a full program of studies leading to the Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Art. Students (BFA) can choose to major in Studio Arts, Graphic Design or Interior Design. Bachelor of Science students can major in Graphic Design, Interior Design or Art Education. Graduates can pursue 3 degrees: Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA), Master of Arts degree (MA) or the Master of Education Degree in Art (MEd).

Annual Tuition Fee: $12,900.

Contact Information
Address: Mississippi College Department of Art,
MC Box 4020, Clinton, MS 39058
Phone: 601-925-3231
Email: rmiley@mc.edu
Website: www.mc.edu

Mississippi University for Women, Dept of Art & Design, Columbus

About
Founded in 1884, the Mississippi University for Women was the first public college for women in the US. Men have been educated at the university for over 20 years. The US News & World Report has consistently ranked the university among the top Southern public master's universities. Programs in the Department of Art & Design are accredited through the National Association of Schools and Design (NASAD). Degrees are offered in various types of art including drawing, painting, weaving, printmaking, photography, jewellery art, design, illustration, graphic design, art history and art education.

Annual Tuition Fee: In state students $2,322 per semester and out of state: $4,004 per semester.

Contact Information
Address: Mississippi University for Women,
Columbus, MS 39701/662-329-7106
Phone: Toll Free 1-877-462-8439
Website: www.muw.edu

University of Mississippi, Department of Art

About
University of Mississippi (also known as Ole Miss) opened its doors to students in 1848. The Department of Art at the University of Mississippi is a community of artists and art historians dedicated to creating students with a career as designers, researchers, educators and artists. Areas of study are: Art History, Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Graphic Design and Photo/Imaging Arts. Undergraduate degrees on offer are: Art History (BA), Studio Art (BA, BFA). Graduate degree available, a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) with studies in Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture.

Annual Tuition Fee: State resident $5,436 and non state residents: $13,000.

Contact Information
Address: Department of Art,
P.O. Box 1848, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677
Phone: 662-915-7193
Email: art@olemiss.edu
Website: www.olemiss.edu

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