George Mason University Arts Programs

George Mason University’s School of Art is a collaborative academic and professional community focused on advancing creativity through traditional and new media applied to varying social contexts. The School of Art is founded on the premise that art both reflects and inspires a creative society, improving the human condition while describing the world, both as it is and could be. They focus on the role of artists in that conversation. They encourage students to see art both as an individual expression and public interaction. The department celebrates historical reference, current relevance and experimentation-emphasizing innovative ways of thinking that enhance the impact of art on the future of society.