MFA IN VISUAL STUDIES Join a fine arts program that’s designed for serious makers looking to refine and expand their creative practice. Beyond your coursework and studio time, you’ll have opportunities to immerse yourself in the world of art, design, and culture. We offer a supportive, rigorous environment that encourages individual expression. Make lasting connections with your peers and other creative professionals through our deep alumni network and array of community partners—including arts organizations, galleries, museums, design firms, and publications. Why choose a Master’s in Visual Studies at PNCA? • Mentorship options. Get one-on-one artistic and professional guidance from working artists and passionate educators, including PNCA faculty, visiting artists, and guest scholars. • Multidisciplinary approach. Students can choose to focus on a specific medium or incorporate a variety of mediums into their work. Our program supports painting, installation, performance, digital fabrication, writing, ceramics, photography, printmaking, sculpture, sound, video, and emerging media. • Experiential learning. In addition to studio practice and critique seminars, students have opportunities for hands-on learning through exhibitions, fellowships, residencies, and travel. Erin Fox ’25
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Claire Frances Spaulding MFA/MA ‘25
Claire Frances Spaulding is a multidisciplinary visual artist who blends environmental criticism into her craft. During her time at PNCA, she attended a studio residency in Vermont, participated in numerous Oregon and California group exhibitions, and attended conferences across the country. Upon graduation, she had a solo exhibition scheduled with Well Well Projects, a creative hub in Portland.