YSA: Where Art Meets Collaboration

Students from around the world bring diverse perspectives that enrich Yale's artistic community. Through collaboration and interdisciplinary projects, they inspire innovation and artistic breakthroughs.

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News

Congratulations to The Class of 2024
The Yale School of Art celebrates its graduating class of 2024 with a commencement address by Los Angeles-based artist and educator Patty Chang on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Painting/Printmaking collaboration brings new murals to La Casa
Yale's La Casa unveils two new murals celebrating Indigenous and Puerto Rican cultures. Join the public reception on April 24 to meet the artists, view the murals, and enjoy refreshments.
Yale School of Art Hosts Yoruba Sculptor Lukman Àlàdé Fákaye
This fall, Yorùbá traditional sculptor Lukman Àlàdé Fákaye led a four-day carving demonstration at Yale, showcasing his craft and engaging with the community. .
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Fine Art
Equip yourself with the skills and experience to succeed in the creative economy. Fulfil your creative potential and ambitions in Fine Art.
Graphic Design
Explore the power of visual communication. Dive into typography, motion graphics, and interactive design to create compelling, impactful visuals.
Painting/Printmaking
Master the craft of expression. From figure drawing to experimental printmaking, explore techniques that bring your creative vision to life.
Photography
Capture the world through your lens. Develop your unique visual voice in both analog and digital photography, pushing the boundaries of the medium.
Sculpture
Transform ideas into physical forms. Learn the art of sculpting with diverse materials, from wood to metal, and explore contemporary themes.
Film Making
Bring stories to life through motion. Study documentary filmmaking, animation, and digital video to craft engaging narratives that resonate.

Research

Research at Yale School of Art explores new artistic frontiers, merging creativity with critical inquiry. Our faculty and students engage in diverse practices from digital technologies to social activism norms and contributing to cultural conversations. Supported by Yale’s vast resources, our research drives innovation and deepens understanding of the world.

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Upcoming Events

Orientation for new and continuing students
19TH-23RD AUG
6:00PM - 9:00PM
1156 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.
Faculty Orientation
26TH AUG
9:00AM - 11:00AM
1156 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.
Dean's Welcome Dinner
26TH AUG
6:00PM - 9:00PM
1156 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.
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