The world communicates across generations and cultures through the arts. The University of Washington offers degree programs, exhibitions, and performances that reflect the dual nature of the arts as creative endeavors and subjects of scholarly research. Through critical inquiry, technical training, and interdisciplinary and collaborative processes, our students develop as imaginative and enterprising artists, designers, scholars, cultural leaders, and arts advocates.

Learn more about the arts on the ArtsUW web site.

Interested in studying the Arts?

Gabriel Solis UW Divisional Dean of the Arts

Gabriel Solis, Divisional Dean of the Arts

Divisional Contact
Scott Devenny
206-543-7045
sdevenny@uw.edu

Arts News

Portrait photo of Elizabeth Xiong

Two Majors, Complementary Skills

Elizabeth Xiong (2024), a double major in art history and computer science, shares how she gained different and complementary skills from each major.

Headshot of Tré Cotten

For Dialect Coach, Every Voice is Unique

As a dialect coach, Tré Cotten (MFA, 2017, Acting) has gained national attention for his ability to help actors bring authenticity to their characters. 

Daniel Alexander Jones at microphone

Ephemeral Altars, Lasting Impact

A memorable one-day event, developed by artist Daniel Alexander Jones, guided visitors to five temporary altars around the UW campus.