Art and Art History
Minor in both art and art history.
We offer our students an exciting and synergistic learning environment in which to practice the visual arts and to study art in historical and theoretical contexts. We work to ensure that students graduate with the ability to think creatively and critically, both through the art they produce and in the way they analyze and discuss past and contemporary art. We are committed to helping students achieve the visual literacy that is increasingly essential to negotiating the world today. We prepare students to pursue advanced degrees in graduate school; for careers as visual artists or in galleries, museums, or arts administration; and for a life enriched by the visual arts.
Leah Marquez BA ’26More about LeahMy favorite thing about my sociology and anthropology major is the passion that all the professors have for their subjects. Every day in class, they bring their energy and strive to have active discussions.
Feya Dawkins BA ’25More about FeyaAs a world languages and literatures major, learning two languages has opened so many new doors of connection through communication in both Portland and while studying abroad.
Morgan Bashore BA ’22More about MorganLewis & Clark has layered more and more lenses for me to look at the world through.
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EAR Forest Honors Albina’s Musical Legacy
Lewis & Clark partnered with the Albina Music Trust to preserve Portland’s Black musical heritage, bringing Albina’s songs to campus through a panel discussion and immersive sound installation.
From Trash to Treasure: Creating Art From Waste
Cara Tomlinson’s Art and Ecology class uses waste materials from around Portland to create beautiful and meaningful works of art. This course offers a fresh approach to creative practice, merging art and ecology to help students respond to the climate crisis, explore the agency of materials, and build connections to place.