Art helps us to see, and how we see determines how we live. If you are a visually stimulated person and love to manipulate art materials to express yourself and your worldview, then think about participating in Arts Discover Day at Belhaven University.
Visual Art/Graphic Design/Tradigital
You will have the opportunity to check out the exciting things going on with the Belhaven Art & Design Department, tour our magnificent art building, visit the exhibit in the Art Gallery, and more. Attend workshops taught by Belhaven faculty and experience firsthand what a college art class is like.
Registration will open for this event 6 weeks in advance.
Please contact the admission office at admission@belhaven.edu or 800-960-5940 with any questions.
National Accreditation
Belhaven University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Arts Discover Day Schedule:
| February 28, 2025 | Event/Location |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. | Check-In Center for the Arts |
| 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Welcome Center for the Arts: Concert Hall |
| 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Time with Art + Design Department |
| 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Admission Talk |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch with Arts Showcase Billy Kim International Center |
| 1:00 -2:00 p.m. | Campus Tour |
| 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Time with Art + Design Department |
| 4:00 p.m. | Dismiss |
"I will graduate with a B.F.A. in Visual Art with an emphasis in painting. I began drawing at a very early age and was encouraged by my family and my love of Impressionists painters. I'm intrigued by the effects of color and light, and include Impressionist techniques in my work. I appreciate all the experiences I've had at Belhaven and hope to make art more accessible to all interested students in the future."
"My continuous line pieces began with a lingering interest in the doodles my father left around the house while on phone calls, and evolved as I began to explore the potential behind one (or two) line's journey across a surface. They explore themes of gestalt, hyper focus and motivated perception – merging my interest in generative forms and fine detail."
"I"ll graduate with a B.A. in Tradigital Studies, with an emphasis in sculpture. I use 3D prints and discarded plastic filament to create abstract sculptures. I'm inspired by metalworkers and emerging technologies, so my work reflects the many possibilities of machines used in unusual ways. I also use unconventional methods of digital photography, such as laser engraving my photos into glass."
"At Belhaven, I immediately felt at home and with the help from my peers and professors, I began to develop my voice as an artist. I enjoy exploring organic and geometric patterns through graphic design, drawing, and mixed-media sculptures."
"I've always loved arts and crafts and decided to study Graphic Design at a community college. After graduating from there, I decided to continue my studies at Belhaven University. I can't wait to graduate with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. I hope to travel and network with other artists after I graduate before returning home to bring resources and opportunities to my community."
"I came to Belhaven to learn more about he artistic process and develop the skills necessary for an illustrator. Although drawing is still a major part of my artistic process, I have become immersed in traditional darkroom photography. Film allows me to capture my love of decay and the way it expresses the effects of time and nature. Through photography, I strive to bring life and presence back to locations that echo with memories long forgotten."
"When I came here, I was struck by the loving community that Belhaven offered and encouraged. I was able to pursue my love of art within multiple forms of expression and cultivate a love of God through them. My experience here has been very encouraging."
"I will graduate with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. I love helping people find their voice through branding design. I also makes sculptures by meticulously arranging discarded materials and incasing them with fire-burned wood. My “Reflect, Restore” began with burned glass found in the rubble of a local house fire. Through a process of photography, collecting, and a lot of trial and error this abstract sculpture became an exploration of how God brings order to chaos. In both my life and work I've seen how God uses evil for his goodness by restoring the burned and broken into meaningful beauty."
"I'm excited to graduate with a B.F.A in Graphic Design and a B.A. in Music. I plan to pursue music education and freelance art and design work after graduating. My drawings and sculpture are built from layers of intuitive marks and forms."
"I will graduate with B.A. in Graphic Design and a minor in Visual Art. I've always made art with a variety of media, but during my time at Belhaven I decided to hone in on my love for oil painting and graphic design. I focus on exploring what is underneath the surface and discerning what most may overlook. I like to reframe personal experiences from my life by adding an uncanny and illusive twist to create a surreal, dream-like scene."
You Visit Us; Earn a $1,000 Scholarship
It’s absolutely true! We’re so confident that you’ll love what you experience on your visit to Belhaven, we’ll add $1,000 to your first-year scholarship package when you come for a personal visit or one of our Discover Days.
Contact Us
Office of Admission
Phone: 601-968-5940Mailing Address:
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
Jackson, MS 39202
For campus visit:
Jimmy Hood Welcome Center
855 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
Fax: 601-300-2932
Verse of the Year
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
Psalm 100:5