Art - Lewis & Clark College Quick Links Apply Visit Alumni Library Giving The Source Newsroom Majors Art (Studio) Art History Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Classics Computer Science Computer Science and Mathematics Data Science Economics English Environmental Studies French Studies German Studies Hispanic Studies History International Affairs Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Sociology and Anthropology Student-Designed Major Theatre World Languages Minors Art and Art History Artificial Intelligence Asian Studies Chemistry Chinese Classics Computer Science Cybersecurity Dance Data Science Earth System Science Economics Education English Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies French Studies Gender Studies German Studies Health Studies Hispanic Studies History Japanese Latin American and Latino Studies Law and Policy Mathematics Middle East and North African Studies Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Economy Political Science Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Russian Theatre
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Home / Academics / Art / Art and Art History Art and Art History Minor in both art and art history. Majors Art (Studio) Art History Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Classics Computer Science Computer Science and Mathematics Data Science Economics English Environmental Studies French Studies German Studies Hispanic Studies History International Affairs Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Sociology and Anthropology Student-Designed Major Theatre World Languages Minors Art and Art History Artificial Intelligence Asian Studies Chemistry Chinese Classics Computer Science Cybersecurity Dance Data Science Earth System Science Economics Education English Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies French Studies Gender Studies German Studies Health Studies Hispanic Studies History Japanese Latin American and Latino Studies Law and Policy Mathematics Middle East and North African Studies Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Economy Political Science Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Russian Theatre We offer our students an exciting and synergistic learning environment in which to practice the visual arts and to study art in historical and theoretical contexts. We work to ensure that students graduate with the ability to think creatively and critically, both through the art they produce and in the way they analyze and discuss past and contemporary art. We are committed to helping students achieve the visual literacy that is increasingly essential to negotiating the world today. We prepare students to pursue advanced degrees in graduate school; for careers as visual artists or in galleries, museums, or arts administration; and for a life enriched by the visual arts. Apply Visit Lewis & Clark has layered more and more lenses for me to look at the world through. Morgan Bashore BA ’22 Cathlamet, Washington More about Morgan The discussion-based approach taken in many of the history courses at Lewis & Clark is one of the most incredible elements of the major while for my German studies major, I have not only learned the technical aspects of the language, but through the study abroad requirement and German language assistants, I have engaged deeply with the culture and history of Germany. Gemma M. Goette BA ’25 Brooklyn, New York More about Gemma Far from just being about performance, my theatre studies have taught me about working in groups, in-depth literary and historical analysis, technical skills, developing my confidence, and living in my own body. Cleo Lockhart BA ’25 Denver, Colorado More about Cleo News artist in residence , ArtsLC , ear forest SPRING 2026 Artist-in-Residence JACOB KIRKEGAARD Join us in welcoming of our spring Artist-in-Residence Jacob Kirkegaard’s coming to Lewis and Clark from Copenhagen, Denmark. Artist Opening will be April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm art , ArtsLC , experiential education , experiential learning , overseas A Backstage Pass to NYC Culture and Careers Lewis & Clark’s New York City off-campus study program combines interdisciplinary coursework with internships and weekly engagement in the city’s creative life. It offers an immersive path for students exploring careers in art, theatre, media, and more. Albina Vision Trust , art , ArtsLC , music , Portland EAR Forest Honors Albina’s Musical Legacy Lewis & Clark partnered with the Albina Music Trust to preserve Portland’s Black musical heritage, bringing Albina’s songs to campus through a panel discussion and immersive sound installation. Art is located in Fields Center for the Visual Arts on the Undergraduate Campus. email art@lclark.edu voice 503-768-7390 fax 503-768-7401 Chair Jess Perlitz Art Lewis & Clark 615 S. Palatine Hill Road Portland OR 97219 Admissions Academics Financial Aid Alumni
