University of North Texas

College of Visual Arts and Design

CVAD Alum Carl Finch heads the two-time Grammy winning band, Brave Combo.
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The CVAD Art Education Doctoral Program is a nationally ranked program, #13 in North America
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One of every fifteen students at the University of North Texas is a CVAD major!
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UNT is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
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Art Education faculty members Chris Bain and Nadine Kalin served on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Art Education, one of the most prestigious journals in the field.
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UNT‘s MFA program ranks in the upper 25% nationally according to US News and World Report
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CVAD‘s Communication Design students won nine of fifteen Best of Show prizes in this year‘s Dallas Society of Visual Communication 4th Annual National Student Show.
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As of Fall 2008, all new CVAD MFA students will receive $1000 scholarships.
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In Spring 2008, CVAD donors sponsored over $50,000 in scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students!
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The CVAD NAEA student chapter won the 2008 Student Organization Distinguished Service award from the University
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The Department of Art Education and Art History prepares more art teachers each year than any other university in Texas.
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CVAD‘s Ph.D. program in Art Education is among the top-rated programs in the U.S.
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Recent graduates of the art history program have pursued advanced degrees at University of Texas, Tufts University, University of Rochester, City College of New York, University of Arizona, Southern Methodist University, and Texas Christian University.
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CVAD art historians were the first UNT faculty chosen to participate in UNT‘s Next Generation course redesign. This program is considered to be a national model.
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The Department of Art Education and Art History faculty includes presidents of three national and international professional societies and the 2006 Art Educator of the Year.
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CVAD offers regular opportunities to study and travel in countries such as China, England, Ireland, Russia, and Scotland.
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CVAD‘s Texas Fashion Collection includes over 15,000 fabulous dresses by designers such as Balenciaga, Dior, de la Renta, and many others.
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CVAD Art Education alum Susan Gabbard is the former president of the National Art Education Association.
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CVAD alum, sculptor, Jesús Moroles, is on the Board of the Smithsonian Institute
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“I learned a lot about the creative process for producing a complete original work.”
- Jezzalie Gill (Drawing 1)
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CVAD‘s Texas Fashion Collection includes over 15,000 fabulous dresses by designers such as Balenciaga, Dior, de la Renta, and many others.
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CVAD Art Education alum Susan Gabbard is the former president of the National Art Education Association.
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CVAD alum, sculptor, Jesús Moroles, is on the Board of the Smithsonian Institute
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Interior Design MFA student Greta Buehrle was named one of two IDEC Foundation Graduate Scholars for 2009.
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FACULTY WORK

Examples of faculty work.

INSPIRED BY CREATIVITY

CVAD Students have the opportunity to work with visiting artists, designers, and scholars; to study abroad; and to compete nationally and internationally.

JEAN ANDREWS PEPPER PAINTINGS

Jean Andrews Scholarship

Distinguished College of Visual Arts and Design alumna, Dr. Jean Andrews, passed away January 7th in her home. She was 86. Known widely as "The Pepper Lady," Dr. Andrews blended her love of botany, gardening, travel, cooking and art, and became a best-selling author of books on sea shells, bluebonnets and hot peppers.

In 1994, she generously established the Jean Andrews Scholarship, a permanently endowed fund which provides scholarships for undergraduate students in the College of Visual Arts and Design. She also donated more than 80 original gouache paintings from her books to be offered for sale by UNT to support this scholarship fund. Of these beautiful artworks, 17 remain, and are again available for purchase.

From her books Peppers: The Domesticated Capsicums, The Texas Blubonnet and American Wildflower Floriigium, each painting includes careful details of botanical drawing and vibrant color and measure approximately 16x20 inches (matted). These documented works of botanical art are offered for $1,500.00 plus shipping. Of the purchase price, $1,050 is tax deductible. As she intended, all proceeds will benefit the Jean Andrews Scholarship in the College of Visual Arts and Design at UNT.

To purchase one of these exceptional works, or to make a contribution the Jean Andrews Scholarship, please contact College of Visual Arts and Design Director of Development, Eva James Toia at 940-565-4026 or by email at eva.toia@unt.edu.

JACK SPRAGUE PHOTOS

Scholarship in Communication Design To Honor Jack Sprague

When Communication Design Professor Jack Sprague began making plans for his retirement, it wasn’t long before alumni, colleagues and friends began talking about the right way to thank him and celebrate his UNT teaching career. To honor his long history of dedication to his students’ success, Jack, his colleagues, students, alumni, and friends are embarking on a fundraising campaign to create the Jack Sprague Scholarship in Communication Design. When we reach our goal of $25,000, the fund will become a permanently endowed scholarship fund that will serve as a lasting tribute to Jack Sprague. This special scholarship will provide much needed support for students continuing in the Communication Design tradition of excellence. We hope you will make plans now to contribute to this meaningful acknowledgement of Jack Sprague.

If you should have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Eva James Toia at 940.565.4026. We look forward to hearing from you!