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As one of the best and largest art and design schools in the nation, teaching art has been a vital part of UNT since it was first taught only a few years after the institution was founded in 1890. The College of Visual Arts and Design looks forward to celebrating 130 years of teaching art and 30 years of standing apart as an art school at UNT. Join us for CVAD Celebrates 130/30 on Oct. 28, 2023, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the UNT Art Building!
CVAD's Fine Arts program is ranked #21 of all national public universities by U.S. News and World Report! Our college's creative, caring, tenacious culture sets the stage for continued excellence to elevate creative ambitions for innovative futures!
Read more about our history, our new building designed by Machado Silvetti, explore our degrees/programs of study and how to pursue your future in art and design at CVAD!