When you begin your academic journey in one of our art programs, you will create, learn, and explore in many diverse artistic environments while working closely with our accomplished and renowned faculty. We prepare artists and designers to enter the job market ready to succeed.

Radford University is one of only five art departments at Virginia colleges or universities to receive membership in the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). NASAD is the national accrediting agency for art and design and art and design-related disciplines.

Fewer than 400 schools in the nation with art and design programs have received this prestigous accreditation!