The Watkins College of Art offers undergraduate degrees in Art, Photography, Illustration, Design Communications (Graphic Design), Experiential Design, Art Education, and Art History. We offer a graduate MFA degree in Visual Arts. Located in the heart of Nashville, students have plenty of professional opportunities, internships, study abroad, gallery exhibitions and more at their dispose. The college also has an endowment that can provide significant scholarship opportunities.
The Watkins College of Art celebrates the power of art and design to transform people, communities, cultures and the world.
Explore your creative talents in a variety of fields in a community of learning and service. Our experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities help foster an environment where you’re offered numerous opportunities to dive into your passions in a tangible way. Watkins strives to create a unique environment for students to grow both personally and professionally through the encouragement of autonomy and fostering collaboration among peers. Belmont's intentional about professor and student relationships, maintaining a 12:1 faculty to student ratio.
If you are serious about and committed to a life as an artist or designer, come and join us.
