Gwen Frostic School of Art
At the Gwen Frostic School of Art you will experience professional-level facilities that offer inventive spaces for the study, creation and exhibition of art. Students choose the Frostic School of Art because it has the qualities of a private art school in a major research university environment. Student's education is supported with a multitude of opportunities from other disciplines, including collaboration with the the other units that together form the College of Fine Arts: the Department of Dance, School of Music, the Department of Theatre, and The Richmond Institute. The school encourages students to pursue their curiosity, become critical thinkers and develop creative problem solving skills.
Western Michigan University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Students and alumni
One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation
Experience hands-on learning at WMU. Our Graphic Design seniors transformed an art gallery into a rave in 7 days, gaining real-world skills for a creative career.
ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture
Through an Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant, Jacklyn Brickman and Eric Souther hired interns Sofia Huffman, Avery McNew and Mackenzie Willey to curate their own ArtPrize gallery and support in the instructors' development of the first-ever all-digital gallery in the international competition's history.
Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms
Discover how WMU alumna Kayla Powers built a sustainable career as a fiber artist. Learn about her unique approach to natural dyes, her connection to the Detroit community, and how her art history degree shaped her journey.