VCUarts has become known as a hotbed of artistic creation and expression. There, emerging artists explore their potential and strive for high standards set by faculty members acknowledged for their inspiration and achievement.

The School of the Arts strives to be a stimulating community of students and teachers who cross the boundaries of conventional art and design disciplines; who apply aesthetic and intellectual vision to the expression of complex ideas; who value artistic tradition and experimentation in the search for creative solutions; who connect international experience with professional education; who integrate technical skills with theoretical understanding; and who care about the impact of their work on people.

Our core faculty members are considered pioneers in design education and students enjoy access to letterpress and screenprinting facilities, a high-end digital laboratory, in-house publishing bureau, and well-stocked resource center.