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Our students benefit from the resources of a world-renowned institution dedicated to research, education, and outreach in the context of an interdisciplinary and critically rigorous studio environment.

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The Department's MFA Program housed in the Regis Center for Art

The 2023-24 school year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Regis Center for Art. Learn more about our facilities, including lab hours.

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Upcoming Events

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Hybrid

August 17 - October 13, 2023

Dream Initiative Art Exhibition

An exhibition that expresses what artists see, hear, feel, and believe when they recall the March on Washington’s images and sounds. Reception on Sept. 28, 6-8 PM, Coffman…

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In-Person

September 12 - December 09, 2023

Regis Center for Art 20th Anniversary Exhibitions: Works by Faculty and Staff

The Department of Art at the University of Minnesota is proud to celebrate the Regis Center for Art’s 20th Anniversary with a series of three simultaneous exhibitions.

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In-Person

September 12 - October 07, 2023

Regis Center for Art 20th Anniversary Exhibitions: Works by Faculty Emeriti

The Department of Art at the University of Minnesota is proud to celebrate the Regis Center for Art’s 20th Anniversary with a series of three simultaneous exhibitions.

In-Person

September 12 - October 07, 2023

Regis Center for Art 20th Anniversary Exhibitions: Works by MFA & BFA Students

The Department of Art at the University of Minnesota is proud to celebrate the Regis Center for Art’s 20th Anniversary with a series of three simultaneous exhibitions.

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In-Person

October 04, 2023

Does Art Need Words? Arts Writers on Arts Writing

Co-presented by the Walker Art Center, this panel discussion will feature three MnArtists Arts Writing Fellows.

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Upcoming Events

Dream Initiative Art Exhibition

Regis Center for Art 20th Anniversary Exhibitions: Works by Faculty and Staff

Regis Center for Art 20th Anniversary Exhibitions: Works by Faculty Emeriti

Regis Center for Art 20th Anniversary Exhibitions: Works by MFA & BFA Students

Does Art Need Words? Arts Writers on Arts Writing

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