Art Department
Our mission is to equip students with the skills necessary to achieve their goals. We expose them to the broad world of possibility offered in the Visual Arts while guiding them towards a productive profession in the field of their choice.
The PPCC Art Department is a community where excellence and dynamic challenges are the norm and where the rewards are artistic distinction and the solid foundation with which students can celebrate their potentials and fulfill their career goals.
Academically, we teach our students to research, to analyze and to synthesize information. Creatively, we ellicit integrity and distinction while teaching concept development, technical mastery, critical analysis, and originality. Our Art students are offered opportunities to exhibit artwork at the college as well as at professional venues, to interact with students from Art Departments throughout the state, to work in collaboration with each other on public art projects and on Cross-Disciplinary art projects.
Meet the Art Faculty
The Art Department faculty are all accomplished studio artists and scholars in their fields of expertis. Here to facilitate your success, the Art Faculty welcomes you to email questions or request to schedule an advising appointment. See link above or go to Meet The Faculty link at sidebar.
ART Gallery
The PPCC Downtown Studio Art Gallery has become one of the premiere exhibit venues for dynamic contemporary art. in the region. It is located at the Downtown Studio Campus at 100 W. Pikes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs, 80903
Course Offerings & Recommended Track - Designed to meet the needs of our diverse student population!
The Art Department offers a full range of studio courses from sculpture, design, photography and painting to weaving, metal works, drawing and glass arts in addition to History and Appreciation courses. FOR THE NON-MAJOR: this broad range of courses is offered from the beginning thru to advanced levels and are open to all PPCC students. FOR THE ART MAJOR: An easy track of study is outlined and guided by our experienced Art Major Advisors. This track results in an accreditted AA degree as students prepare to transfer to a four year institution or enter the workforce.
Department News
Check out the Downtown Studio Art Gallery site for up-to-date info about current exhibits.