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There are a couple of schools within nine miles of downtown Richmond that have art classes. Read an overview of three schools' programs, requirements and admission info and find out which school is the right one for you.

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Richmond, VA, Art Schools

There are three universities in Richmond that offer art classes as part of their degree programs, as well as access to campus-based art centers, galleries and museums. Continue reading to learn more about the program options at the individual schools, and use the comparison table below the summaries to review their institutional profiles. An additional school option can be after the table.

  • The University of Richmond offers three undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts. At almost nine miles, this schools is the furthest away from Richmond's downtown.
  • Virginia Commonwealth University offers the greatest number of art programs, and awards range from bachelor's to doctoral degrees. At a little over a mile, the university is the closest to downtown Richmond.
  • Virginia Union University, located just over two miles from Richmond's downtown, offers an undergraduate program that leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

University of Richmond

The art history and studio art programs at the University of Richmond are available as majors and minors; the university also offers an undergraduate program in arts management. Students must receive a grade of at least C in all courses that apply.

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

The undergraduate art history curriculum begins with prehistory and continues through the present. In addition to art history, students learn about art theory, participate in a studio art course, complete a thesis research project and give an oral presentation. An internship and electives in archaeology are encouraged.

Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio

The studio art curriculum includes some of the same art survey courses found in the art history program, with the addition of four studio art electives. Major topics include color and composition, sculpture, video and contemporary art theory. An advanced studio seminar and a thesis-development course are also required.

Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management

In this program, students learn the functions that administrators perform in museums and arts organizations dedicated to the theatre, visual arts, dance and music. Although the curriculum is geared toward non-profit organizations, students can apply what they learn to other fields, such as business and law. Internships with art organizations are available.

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts began as a single night class in 1928. Today it offers 25 bachelor's and graduate degree programs in art history and the fine arts.



Try continuing education classes

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At local Community college, summer workshops at local art schools.
Since you're in the medical profession, cost shouldn't be a factor. Take a sampling of beginning classes: life drawing, acrylic, watercolor and oil painting, maybe a ceramics class to hone your 3D skills. Also try "Mixed Media" which can open up new avenues with respect to the process.
Most painting is about process anyway....might as well explore it.

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