Art & Art History
Welcome to the Department of Art & Art History at Lebanon Valley College. We offer a major in art & art history (B.A.), with concentrations in art education, art history, and studio art. We also offer a minor in art history and a minor in studio art, either of which can be combined with any academic program at LVC. Click here to
download a copy of our 2011-12 Program Guide.
About the Department
The degree program in Art & Art History was founded in 2003, and since then the department has become a nexus of creativity and scholarship on the LVC campus. We are a dynamic community of ambitious students
and accomplished faculty, and our growing alumni network includes a range of arts professionals within the region. Key aspects of the department include:
- Small Classes with an emphasis on Faculty–Student Interaction: Average studio class size = 10; average art history class size = 15.
- Excellent Teaching in courses that combine Tradition and Innovation: Our faculty includes the 2010 winner of the Thomas Rhys Vickroy Award for outstanding teaching among full-time faculty, and the 2011 and 2006 winners of the Neveyln J. Knisley Award for outstanding teaching among part-time faculty.
- Distinctive Exhibitions in the renowned Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery: This remarkable campus gallery hosts museum-quality shows of a vast array of art work, spanning the Middle Ages to the present.
- Personalized Advising: Students receive comprehensive academic and career support throughout the undergraduate years and beyond.
- Ample Opportunities for Internships and Study Abroad: We are committed to high-impact, experiential learning that expands the visual arts education and enriches the lives of our students.
- Professional Development: All graduates of the program complete a semester-long portfolio course to create a catalog and website of their creative or scholarly work.
If you are interested in becoming part of this exciting department, be sure to Contact Us — we would love to meet with you to discuss your future in the visual arts.
Michael Pittari
Chair, Department of Art & Art History
(717) 867-6015
pittari@lvc.edu