Explore a variety of art-related graduate programs before application deadlines in early 2026. These programs offer unique opportunities for emerging professionals in the arts to deepen their knowledge and skills.
Bard Graduate Center in New York City provides MA and PhD programs focusing on Material Culture, Design History, and Decorative Arts. Students learn to approach the cultural history of the material world with new questions and perspectives.
Columbia University offers a Visual Arts + Sound Art program, providing rigorous, studio-based training under the guidance of internationally acclaimed artists, with access to New York City’s extensive resources.
Cranbrook Academy of Art ranks among the top U.S. graduate-only programs in art, architecture, and design, with numerous full-tuition fellowships and merit scholarships available to students.
The Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts offers a low-residency PhD in Visual Arts, focusing on Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Art Theory, ideal for artists aiming to expand their understanding of art and culture.
Louisiana State University supports students with assistantships funded at $23,000, full tuition waivers, and health insurance, enabling them to build a solid foundation for a successful art career.
Maine College of Art & Design’s MFA in Studio Art emphasizes one-on-one mentoring and an interdisciplinary approach, offering both Full and Low Residency options to broaden students’ academic horizons.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design provides graduate programs in Studio Arts, Art Education, and Design Innovation, encouraging exploration of new mediums and creative approaches.
New York Academy of Art combines rigorous figurative training with critical discourse, rooted in a tradition that traces back to Andy Warhol, right in the heart of New York City.
New York Studio School offers unique MFA and Certificate programs that help students develop their work and personal aesthetic philosophy in a community of dedicated artists.
Purchase College provides generous financial support, paid teaching opportunities, and access to New York City’s vibrant cultural scene for its graduate arts students.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago encourages interdisciplinary exploration across various mediums, offering degrees such as MFA, MA, MArch, MDes, MS, and a new MFA in Comics.
Sotheby’s Institute of Art offers master’s programs in London, New York, and online, providing direct access to industry expertise, vital for success in the global art market.
SVA MA Curatorial Practice in New York offers students multiple opportunities to curate exhibitions, equipping them with practical skills for a curatorial career.
SVA MFA Art Practice is an online, critique-driven degree that keeps artists engaged with contemporary art discourse in New York.
Texas A&M University offers interdisciplinary MFA and MS in Visualization programs, with full funding options, blending art, science, and technology.
Texas Christian University provides full tuition funding and stipends for MA and MFA students, preparing them for impactful careers in the arts.
The University of Arkansas offers tuition-free graduate programs and additional financial support through various assistantships and grants.
University at Buffalo offers full-tuition scholarships and professional experience opportunities through teaching appointments in its interdisciplinary studio art program.
The University of California, Davis provides private studios and fellowships for its Maria Manetti Shrem Art Studio MFA and Design MFA students, culminating in public exhibitions.
The University of California, Los Angeles offers a three-year program for critical thinking and art making within the media and technology context.
The University of Connecticut’s fully funded graduate program culminates with exhibitions, supporting broad art-making practices.
At the University of Louisville’s Hite Institute of Art + Design, MFA and MA students receive scholarships and financial support for various activities.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s IMDA MFA program offers funding for interdisciplinary artists to expand their practice.
The University of Texas at Austin provides a comprehensive financial package for its Studio Art MFA students, ensuring full support through their studies.
The University of Michigan’s MFA program at the Stamps School of Art & Design supports interdisciplinary and research-based artistic practices.
Washington University in St. Louis offers a research-based MFA program chaired by Tiffany Calvert, focusing on contemporary art with cutting-edge facilities.
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