Art
Change the way you see the world
Navigate our visual world in a dynamic and meaningful way by pursuing a minor in art at Simmons University. You’ll learn how to research, experiment, and solve problems creatively — helping you achieve your career goals.
Through courses in studio art, drawing, photography, and visual arts, you will learn to express your ideas visually. You'll gain confidence while finding your voice and tapping into your own artistic expression.
You can also choose to minor in arts administration. This will help you prepare for jobs in museums, performing arts groups, and other cultural organizations.
Our students thrive in successful careers in museums, education, marketing, development, and public relations. They become artists, doctors, professors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, art teachers, and designers.
Art and Culture in Boston
Studying Art at Simmons University means that Boston is your classroom. World-class museums and organizations surround our campus.
As a Simmons student, your art education includes engagement with local institutions. These include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. You'll meet the professionals who work there.
Trustman Art Gallery
Simmons University’s Trustman Art Gallery presents diverse and engaging art and programming. The gallery also is available to support your academic and curricular goals and provide professional opportunities.
Our Faculty
Colleen Kiely
Professor
Heather Hole
Professor, disciplines of Museum Studies and Art History
Helen Popinchalk
Assistant Teaching Professor and Director, Trustman Art Gallery and University Art Collection
Spotlight on Art Students and Alums
Six Students Selected for the 2025 Senior Scholar Award
Ginjer Doherty ’25, Aviva Foster ’25, CJ Haggard ’25, Theo Hatfield ’25, Lili Malatinszky ’25, and Grace Walters ’25 have been selected for the prestigious Senior Scholar Award at Simmons University. Sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships, the Senior Scholar Award recognizes outstanding scholarly research across different disciplinary fields.
Passionate Leaders Project: Spring 2023 Cohort
The Passionate Leaders Project (PLP) supports Simmons undergraduates by enriching their academic and professional interests beyond the confines of the classroom. Students may request up to $4,000 to support their research, internships, and creative endeavors. This semester's cohort is producing...
Meet Your Orientation Leaders: Emily Marder '23, Katelyn Fox '25, Kiki Regan '23, Sophie Bredensteiner '23, and Tess Federico-Maietta '23
Emily Marder '23 is a Nursing major from Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Emily explains why she became an Orientation Leader: "I had fond memories of my orientation and liked how the Orientation Leaders were able to foster a community feeling and connect...
Ifill Scholar Kate Benton ’24 Pursues a Global Approach to Art History
What professors have helped you pursue your goals? I would like to acknowledge Assistant Professor Asiel Sepúlveda and Associate Professor Sarah Leonard for their support throughout my academic career thus far. Both professors have pushed me to sharpen my critical...
Bianca Valerio '13 Becomes First Hispanic Woman Elected to Pasadena City Council
As an artist and elected official, Bianca Valerio takes a creative approach to her community's problems. We spoke with Valerio about her journey into local politics and her hope to redefine what young women in her community are capable of.
Abhilasha Natarajan ‘22 Thrives at the Intersection of Art and Social Work
Natarajan is the creative vision behind “Re-assembling” and “Bound Together.” Both exhibits are currently on display in the Management and Academic Building (4th floor) and the Main College Building (4th floor). Learn about her journey.
Whitney Andrews ’11 Applies Creativity to Financial Planning Role at L'Oréal
While pursuing a dual art and mathematics major, Whitney Andrews '11 discovered the many connections these fields share. Now a financial planning and analysis manager at L'Oréal, Andrews tells us how Simmons allowed her to explore these disparate interests.
Erin Buck ’21 Explores Food Justice and Social Impact
Erin Buck ’21 is a recipient of the 3D Award for her project, “Food Justice and Social Impact: A Holistic Exploration of Modern Hunger,” and will speak on this topic at the Undergraduate Symposium on April 22.