Distinguished artists + dedicated mentors

Led by nationally and internationally recognized faculty, Youngstown State University’s Department of Art offers students an innovative, transformative education. Our specialized strengths as artists, designers, scholars, and educators, our commitment to excellence, and our dedication to teaching are the foundations from which we encourage students to experiment with new ways of expressing themselves, use the creative tools of tomorrow, and prepare for careers in global artistic venues, educational settings, cultural industries, and more.