Art Programs at ACU

Become the Artist You Were Designed to Be

At Abilene Christian University, you’ll develop your creative gifts through artistic exploration, performance and design. 

ACU’s arts programs help you build the skill, confidence and creative experience to express ideas with purpose. You’ll learn from dedicated faculty, grow in a Christ-centered community and pursue meaningful creative work on any stage that you choose. 

Whether you want to perform, teach, create visual art or design spaces that serve people well, ACU offers pathways shaped by strong academics, hands-on experience and Christian formation.

Art Programs

ACU’s arts programs prepare you to create, perform and communicate through disciplined artistic practice.

Why Choose ACU?

Abilene Christian University provides a rigorous education anchored in faith, close faculty mentroship and purposeful preparation for your future.

Learn from Dedicated Faculty

With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll build close connections with faculty who know your goals and  invest in your growth

Prepare for Creative Work

Build practical skills through studio courses, performances, exhibitions, productions and collaborative projects that help you grow as an artist and professional.

Showcase Your Creativity

Share your work through exhibitions, performances, productions and collaborative creative experiences that strengthen your portfolio, confidence and artistic development.

Gain Professional Experience

Participate in art and design internships to gain hands-on experience in your craft, develop professional skills and expand your portfolio.

Join a Christ-Centered Community

Faith is woven into the ACU experience, shaping how students learn, create, lead and serve.

Earn a Recognized Degree

ACU is nationally recognized for academic quality and student experience.

Learn from Dedicated Faculty

Learn From Dedicated Faculty

With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll build close connections with faculty who know your goals and invest in your growth.

Prepare for Creative Work

Prepare for Creative Work

Build practical skills through studio courses, performances, exhibitions, productions and collaborative projects that help you grow as an artist and professional.

Meaningful Work

Showcase Your Creativity

Share your work through exhibitions, performances, productions and collaborative creative experiences that strengthen your portfolio, confidence and artistic development.

Nationally Recognized

Gain Professional Experience

Participate in art and design internships to gain hands-on experience in your craft, develop professional skills and expand your portfolio.

Christ-Like Community

Join a Christ-Centered Community

Faith is woven into the ACU experience, shaping how students learn, create, lead and serve.

Nationally Recognized

Earn a Recognized Degree

ACU is nationally recognized for academic quality and student experience.

Ready to Learn More?

Tell us a little about your interests, and we’ll send you information tailored to your goals. You’ll also hear from an admissions advisor soon, who can answer your questions and help you explore your next step at ACU.