Graduate Programs

Graduate student Nadia Menchaca in her studio with Professor Giovanni Valderas

Graduate student Nadia Menchaca in her studio with Professor Giovanni Valderas during a Grad Open Studios.

MFA student Sarah Bales Losey in her studio

MFA student Sarah Bales Losey in her studio

Kelly Waller, MFA in Studio Art, Graduate Open Studios

Kelly Waller, MFA in Studio Art, Graduate Open Studios

Graduate Student Taylor Hilley-Carroll speaks with an undergraduate student about her work during a Grad Open Studios Event

Taylor Hilley-Carroll, MA Art History & Visual Culture.

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Gallery installation of MFA Thesis Exhibitions for Ali Barnett & Kelly Waller.

TWU Visual Arts Grads, stand in front of their exhibition,

TWU Visual Arts Grads at the SUHH Gallery, for "Forward Motion"

Suzanne Elise, MFA in Studio Art, MFA Exhibition

Suzanne Elise, MFA in Studio Art, MFA Exhibition

Explore and develop as a professional artist, educator, researcher, critic or art administrator through dynamic, contemporary and interdisciplinary methods in Studio Art or Art History & Visual Culture.

Our curriculum provides a solid foundation for inquiry, experimentation and informed expression through research, theory, art history, and historical and contemporary issues.

With a scaffolded approach, your graduate advisory committee will mentor you in the development of your ideation and methodologies— culminating in your thesis paper, project and/or exhibition.

Study under practicing, award-winning faculty in a community of learners, researchers, and makers.

We look forward to speaking with you about your future goals. Please reach out via phone (940-898-2530) or email with questions about our program.

Explore our graduate degrees in art

Apply today!

Applications for Fall 2027 admissions are due January 15, 2027.
Apply here: apply.twu.edu

Questions? Read our Graduate Admissions FAQ.

We hold virtual Graduate info sessions and a Graduate Open Studio!

Fall 2026 Graduate Info Sessions (ZOOM)

  • October 6, 2026 | 7:00 p.m CST
  • November 10, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. CST
  • December 8, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. CST

The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. 

Learn more about TWU's Visual Arts graduate programs, meet faculty, and get your questions answered. Complete the form below to reserve your spot.

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