The University of Rhode Island's Department of Art and Art History in Kingston RI offers a comprehensive education in visual arts covering both creative practice and critical understanding. Students explore Studio Art or Art History developing critical thinking visual literacy and technical skills through diverse courses and hands-on experiences. The program benefits from small class sizes and dedicated faculty who are practicing artists and scholars. Experiential learning is emphasized through internships study abroad and engagement with the local arts community. Located within the Fine Arts Center the department offers access to modern studios and exhibition spaces fostering a dynamic environment for artistic and scholarly growth. Undergraduate admission does not require a portfolio welcoming students with varied backgrounds.
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The University of Rhode Island (URI) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States. It is the flagship public research as well as the land-grant university of Rhode Island. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity". As of 2019, the URI enrolled 14,653 undergraduate students, 1,982 graduate students, and 1,339 non-degree students, making it the largest university in the state.
