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Art Department

Interested in art?

The Augustana University Art Department supports a community of artists who are passionate about their work and eager to help others develop. Expert faculty work alongside students in state-of-the-art facilities across disciplines of art education, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture.

With its changing exhibitions of visiting artists and 4,000+ object permanent art collection, the Augustana Eide/Dalrymple Gallery provides many professional opportunities for students, with an opportunity to exhibit their work in Summer Invitationals and the Senior Show. The gallery also provides scholarship opportunities and paid work-study positions, where students gain important skills for future art careers.

Art at AU

Art at AU


Programs of Study


Specializations

  • Art Education
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture

Contact Us

Address

Augustana University
Art Department
Center for Visual Arts
2120 S. Grange Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197

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Latest News

The university is proud to announce that the Augustana Art Department has presented its highest award — the Harold Spitznagel Medal for Achievement in Art — to two Augustana students. Randi Inez Eggum ‘25 and Quinn Ward ‘25 were awarded the prestigious medal during the opening reception of the Augustana Senior Show at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery on Friday, April 25.

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens “Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec,” which will be on view on Thursday, March 20, through Wednesday, April 16. A gallery reception will be held on Friday, March 21, from 7-9 p.m., with a slide lecture by the artist at 7:30 p.m.

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens “Comptoir de Commerce: Luminal — Ceramics by Chotsani Elaine Dean,” which will be on view through Thursday, March 6. The Augustana University Department of Art will host the Dean on Wednesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 6, where she will be meeting with a range of classes. A closing gallery reception will take place from 7-9 p.m. on March 6, with Dean’s artist talk at 7:30 p.m.