School of Art

CMU’s School of Art provides an unparalleled convergence of studio practice in many media, advanced technology and critical theory. Art students and faculty enrich CMU’s rich interdisciplinary culture with collaborations in fields ranging from engineering to AI, chemistry to music.

Current faculty are working artists who exhibit work around the world and are dedicated to providing students with a challenging and intensive education that encourages them to grow in both technical and distinctive artistic vision.

One of the top-ranked U.S. art schools, the School of Art maintains a lively schedule of lectures and residencies by leading contemporary artists, collaborations with the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Andy Warhol Museum, and other museums and galleries, as well as innovative programming at the Center for Arts in Society, the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry and through the cross-disciplinary instruction in physical computing, animation and other technologies in CMU’s IDeATE  program.

Your support will allow the School of Art to attract and advance the work of talented students and faculty from all over the world who will thrive in and contribute creatively to CMU’s academic culture.

What will you and the School of Art

Supporting excellence and diversity in the arts by expanding access to a School of Art education

Supporting excellence and diversity in the arts by expanding access to a School of Art education

Together, we can support: 

  • Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
  • MFA Fellowships
  • Student Travel and Study Abroad Funds
Enriching the human experience by supporting School of Art creativity and discovery

Enriching the human experience by supporting School of Art creativity and discovery

Together, we can support: 

  • Endowed Professorships
  • Career Development Chairs
  • Visiting Artists Funds
  • Faculty Fellowship and Travel Fund
Enhancing excellence in art education with spaces for creation and performance

Enhancing excellence in art education with spaces for creation and performance

Together, we can support: 

  • Updating and equipping workshops and student studio space

Creativity thrives at Carnegie Mellon University.

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Contact Us
Carolyn Hess Abraham
College of Fine Arts
Associate Dean for Advancement
412-268-1214