School of Art and Design
50 Years • Jack Arends Hall
The NIU School of Art and Design is celebrating 50 years in the Art Building! Check out our upcoming events.
Undergraduate Art Programs
We offer a wide range of programs in the arts to fuel your creativity and your learning. See what best suits you!
Graduate Degrees
If continuing your education in the arts is your dream. Start earning your certificate, masters or doctorate today.
Contact Us
School of Art and Design
Jack Arends Building, Room 215
Phone: 815-753-1473
Fax: 815-753-7701
artanddesigninfo@niu.edu
The NIU School of Art and Design is one of the best values for professional careers in art and design.
- Our Faculty of artists, designers and scholars are nationally and internationally renowned.
- A network of 10,000 NIU Art and Design alumni connecting our graduates to careers in art and design
- Fully-accredited world-class education:
- Institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) since 1969
- North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Upcoming Events
Jack Arends Hall 50th Anniversary
This fall kicks off the 50th Anniversary celebration of Jack Arends Hall. Check out our first events!
