Why choose art at North Central College?
As a North Central student-artist, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore anything and everything that inspires you. We’ve equipped our recently renovated Meiley-Swallow Hall with new studios in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture and interactive media. You’ll find your creative voice and have plenty of opportunities to share it in our dedicated gallery spaces. And along the way you’ll build a portfolio that will impress industry leaders, educators, prospective clients—and most importantly, you.
You can also:
- Participate in the Senior Art Show, solo and group exhibits, and in juried events in the College’s dedicated exhibit spaces and local art galleries.
- Meet prominent artists at on-campus gallery exhibits and talks.
- Study world-class art and architecture at galleries and museums in Chicago and Naperville.
- Conduct undergraduate research and present your findings at the College's Rall Symposium for Undergraduate Research.
- Visit with guest artists, plan outings and build camaraderie through campus clubs for artists, photographers and sculptors.
- Apply for competitive talent scholarships in art.
To learn more about experiences and opportunities here at North Central College as an art major, click here.












