Office of the Dean

Professor Daniel J. Reeves, Dean

The mission of the College of Fine Arts is to provide nationally recognized innovative education, performances and programming in the visual and performing arts.

Arkansas State University's College of Fine Arts is the largest college of fine arts in the state. It comprises the Departments of Art, Music and Theatre, and the Fowler Center. Each department has its own distinctive program, yet they share important common goals: to make students more aware of our intellectual and artistic heritage, to enhance abilities to think critically, to improve skills of effective communication, and to develop the rich potential of the artistically talented.Ê

The College of Fine Arts offers intensive performance, technical, and studio training, studies in history and theory, and certified teacher preparation. Students can major or minor in each department and there are courses specifically designed for the non-major.Ê In addition, the college also sponsors exhibitions, plays, concerts and recitals for the benefit of the entire campus and community. The College of Fine Arts complements the basic philosophy of the university the importance of humanity understanding and expression.