BA in Art in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston

Sharpen your analytical abilities and visual interpretation skills, kickstart your journey in the arts
Discover and nurture your creative talents through UMass Boston's Bachelor of Arts in Art program. Tailored for those with a deep interest in visual arts, this degree provides an intensive, well-rounded education focused on practical experience, analytical reasoning, and cross-disciplinary study.

Throughout this program, you will:

Build technical proficiency across multiple mediums such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and digital tools, empowering you to produce visually striking and intellectually sophisticated artwork
Refine your analytical evaluation capabilities, graduating with the expertise to assess and understand artistic creations through diverse cultural, historical, and theoretical lenses
Strengthen your professional competencies, including portfolio curation, exhibition coordination, and funding proposal development

Career Pathways

Pursue a career as a practicing artist, showcasing your creations in galleries and selling to art enthusiasts. Educate future generations as an art instructor in schools or community programs. Alternatively, enter the field of art therapy, guiding individuals in using creative expression for personal growth and recovery. Whatever your aspirations, UMass Boston provides the foundation for success.

Potential career roles include:

Exhibiting Artist
Art Instructor
Arts Program Director
Gallery Curator
Therapeutic Art Specialist
Visual Communication Designer