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Art & Art History

About the Fine Arts Program

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers three majors in the art and art history program.  Students in that program can major in art history, fine arts, or graphic and digital design.

The fine arts major is for students who:

  • Wish to pursue a general major in fine arts
  • Plan to complete a second major in education leading to certification to teach art at the elementary or secondary level
  • Plan to seek admittance into a graduate program in fine arts

Choose Your Passion

Students in the fine arts program focus their coursework on one of six areas:

  • Ceramics
  • Drawing
  • Fibers
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Sculpture

Fine Arts Major      Fine Arts Minor

Our Students & Alumni

  • Doug Johnston '02

    After graduating from Drury University with undergraduate degrees in Architecture and Studio Art, Doug later earned a Master of Architecture Degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art. His work has been presented in numerous exhibitions around the United States and in online and print journals; an ongoing line of coiled and stitched rope pieces is available in boutiques and galleries around the world. Currently Doug works with his wife, Tomoe Matsuoka, in their Brooklyn studio.

  • Chassica Kirchhoff '07

    Art History and Studio Art graduate Chassica Kirchoff is pursuing a Ph.D. in Art History at University of Kansas. She also participated in an internship at KU’s Spencer Museum, building on her experience from the Drury course History of Museums and Collecting.

  • Michael Wehrenberg '99

    After graduation, Drury Studio Art alum Michael Wehrenberg opened his own business, Wehrenberg Design Company. His passion for art emerged while designing websites his junior year at Drury. Today, Wehrenberg Design Company has clients and employees across the country, reaching enormous audiences daily. He works across disciplines and with diverse people to create relevant content in the digital world.

  • Andrew Wanko ’10

    Architecture and Fine Arts double major Andrew Wanko is now the public historian at the Missouri History Museum. He is currently the content lead on two exhibits: “A Walk in 1875 St. Louis” and “Lost Buildings of St. Louis.”

Take Your Education Abroad

The Drury Study Abroad program offers both short and long term international study opportunities. 

View Current Study Abroad Opportunities