Art & Design Facilities
Art & Design Annex
The Art & Design Annex is an expansion of the Department of Art & Design, funded in part by alumni and friends. The building expansion provides new opportunities for open studio time, and new technology and exhibit/gallery experiences for a growing program. The sculpture shop, ceramics studio, 3-D studio, studio classroom and the student gallery are located in the Art & Design Annex building.
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
The Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center (CDFAC) building houses studios for art and computer labs for design. Large, north-facing windows provide natural light for the studios and hallways have large display panels to showcase current student work. The Department of Art & Design utilizes several studios and labs to foster each major and concentration in the art and design program.
- 2 Graphic Design Computer Lab/Studios
- Advanced Graphic Design Studio
- Illustration Studio
- Drawing & Painting Studio
- Advanced Studio Art Studio
- Ceramics Studio
- Digital Photography Studio
- 2D Foundations Studio
- 3D Foundations Studio
- Sculpture Woodworking & Metals Studios
- Hullabaloo Press: Printmaking Studio & Letterpress Shop
- Art Therapy Classroom
- Art History Classroom
Each of these studios and computer labs provide students the workspace and the updated equipment to complete projects – from graphic design to studio art. In addition to the studios is a large lecture hall for art history courses and guest artist lectures. Our facilities are open 24 hours, giving you the ability to work on your projects any time you want. Creativity often comes in waves, and being able to work when inspiration strikes is an important part of being an artist.
Art Galleries
The Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery display several exhibits throughout the year. The CDFAC Gallery hosts six exhibitions of regional, national and international artists curated by Mark Ruschman, the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center gallery coordinator and the chief fine arts curator for the Indiana State Museum.
The Dee Schaad Student Gallery hosts student thesis and portfolio exhibitions each semester in the Art & Design Annex.
Artwork Across Campus
The University of Indianapolis permanent collection has artwork displayed throughout many of the buildings on campus. Esch Hall showcases the work of Indiana artists. CDFAC has a variety of work from national and international known artists. The Schwitzer Student Center displays the senior thesis work of former undergraduate students. The Admissions Office houses the work of art and design alumni.
UIndy Sculpture Walk, Sponsored by Talbot Street Art Fair
This free outdoor art exhibition features sculptures by artists from around the country. Sculptures vary greatly in size, style and subject.