Too often, the arts are dissociated from the idea of research, but at the Dodd we believe that art and design are rigorous forms of inquiry, integral to problem-solving and the production of knowledge. Faculty and students in the School of Art are pursuing innovative, interdisciplinary research in the fields of art, design, art education, and art history, and are aided in their goals by their position within a top-ranked research university.

Research Support

Faculty Travel Support - Departmental

Twice yearly, the Dodd solicits and reviews applications for travel support to conferences, exhibitions, and symposia, both domestic and international. Applicants must fill out a Travel Authority form prior to travel and submit a School of Art Travel Support Request form, a Provost's International Travel Support form if applicable, to April Myers.

International Travel Support - Office of Research

International travel grants to offset the cost of airfare to international conferences are available from the Office of Research.

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a2ru Faculty Research Cluster

The a2ru/Willson Center Faculty Research Cluster partners with departments, initiatives, and programs in supporting extraordinary contributions to arts-oriented research at UGA. The goals of the a2ru Faculty Research Cluster include administering support and increasing external funding for UGA faculty engaged in arts-oriented research, increasing the visibility and understanding of arts-oriented research, establishing a community of faculty and institutions involved with arts-oriented research, securing UGA’s reputation as a leader in arts-oriented research, and supporting curricular initiatives that promote arts-oriented research and interdisciplinarity

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Social Ecology Studio

The Social Ecology Studio is an experimental arts research lab housed within the School of Art, dedicated to advancing sustainability and resilience through the arts. Capitalizing on art’s ability to interest, inform and activate its audience, the studio is piloting methodologies to engage and connect community members and policy makers with issues entrenched in social ecology.

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Ideas for Creative Exploration (ICE)

Ideas for Creative Exploration (ICE) is a catalyst for innovative, interdisciplinary creative projects, advanced research and critical discourse in the arts, and for creative applications of technologies, concepts, and practices found across disciplines. It is a collaborative network of faculty, students, and community members from all disciplines of the visual and performing arts in addition to other disciplines in the humanities and sciences.

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The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts

The mission of the Willson Center is to promote research and creativity in the humanities and arts. It supports faculty through research grants, lectures, symposia, publications, visiting scholars, visiting artists, collaborative instruction, public conferences, exhibitions, and performances. It is committed to academic excellence and public impact.

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