Overview

At a time when artists are called upon to perform a widening range of tasks and art is increasingly integrated with other practices, fields, and careers, our structured yet highly customizable program gives you the opportunity to become an artist whose works engages the world by changing it.

Claremont Graduate University (CGU) presents it's MA in Art.

Program Highlights

Undertake an intensive, one-year course of study that includes one-on-one mentoring, group critiques, seminars, workshops, and lectures
Collaborate with other students and learn from professional artists and critics
Benefit from CGU’s proximity to the Los Angeles art community, the largest concentration of arts activity in the country

Present a final exhibition of your work

Visiting Artist Lecture Series

Our Visiting Artist Lecture Series exposes you to professionals and practitioners with deep experience and insight. Visiting artists help mentor students, foster innovative projects, and promote intercollegiate collaboration. The lectures are free and open to the public.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ceramics

Sculpture

Painting

Studio Art

Contemporary Art
Museums and Creativity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 436 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

$80 Application fee

Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree.

Resume

Two letter of recommendation

Portfolio ( 15 images of recent artwork )

Provide a one-page artist statement (no longer than 500 words).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62100 USD / year

≈ 62100 USD / year
Out-of-State

62100 USD / year

≈ 62100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62100 USD / year

≈ 62100 USD / year

Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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