Picture this. A studio-based curriculum that blends cutting-edge technology with traditional techniques.
Our studios offer advanced equipment: the clay studio has two kilns; our painting and drawing studios have ample room for large work; the printmaking studio supports screen printing, etching, monotype and letterpress; the photography studio and Innovation Lab have Apple computers and large-format and 3-D printers. All courses are taught by practicing artists.
Mayer Art Center
Large, state-of-the-art studios and ILab in a historic building, and Exeter’s own art gallery.
Student Exhibits
There are over 200 student works in the end-of-year art exhibit each year.
Advanced Artistry
Read how a portraiture class paints a striking perspective.
The end of year exhibit features over 200 student artworks and is open for the entire community to experience.
Featured Courses
ART203
3D Design: Tech + Form + Fashion
This course offers innovative studio projects in 3-D design, architecture, industrial design, fashion and apparel.
ART205
Photography I: Composing Concepts
This course allows students to channel their excitement and passion for photography into a more intentional and sophisticated image-making process.
ART408
Advanced Projects: Painting Portraits
This 2-D studio intensive provides the exciting opportunity to pursue more-individualized works on paper, canvas and other surface options with an emphasis on narrative portraiture and identity.
Get creative
Explore a variety of mediums and techniques while being taught by practicing artists.
Exeter Stories
WATCH: Scenes from the Advanced Student Art Show
Step inside the Frederick R. Mayer Art Center for a peek into the ART408 Advanced Projects: Painting Portraits class.