Art Department

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Art Department

Aspiring art students can build their portfolios at Anoka-Ramsey while exploring art and design history, theory, styles, movements and individual artists.

Who We Are

Art Department faculty are inspiring teachers and accomplished artists whose work has been featured in galleries, museums and community exhibits nationally and locally. Faculty encourage all students to explore their creativity through introductory art courses in drawing, ceramics, glass, digital media, painting, photography and sculpture, as well as art history and art appreciation.

Course Descriptions
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Admissions | 763-433-1300
Dean Hannah Oliha-Donaldson |
763-433-1186

 

Meet Rick Schneider

Rick Schneider
Meet Rick Schneider
Instructor of Art
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Meet Nikki Remington

Nikki Remington
Meet Nikki Remington
Art program
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Degrees We Offer

The department offers one degree:

More About The Department

Anoka-Ramsey Community College Art Department provides a quality arts education and assists students in achieving their artistic and career goals.

In addition to offering an Associate of Arts in Art and an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree, the Art Department also provides an opportunity to explore a variety of arts media. We contribute to the liberal arts education of all students by offering introductory studio courses in drawing, ceramics, glass, digital media, painting, photography, and sculpture, as well as art history and art appreciation.

We prepare individuals to build their portfolios or transfer to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program at a four-year college or university.

Visit ARCC Visual Arts to learn more.

Meet Our Students and Alumni

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    Arts & Communication
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    "The best aspect of Anoka-Ramsey Community College is the people. They simply make the learning experience enjoyable."

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    "I was quite nervous during the transition from high-school to college. The faculty here worked with me and the process was very smooth. I was sitting in class working toward my future aspirations in no time."

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