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Sculpture at the University of Georgia is invested in the making of objects and the transformation of space. Courses in Sculpture examine the history of the medium while also looking to its future. The program provides resources in order to explore process and material as a way to think critically about the production and reception of contemporary sculpture. For material investigation, students work in metal, wood and casting, while considering the expanded field, including site specificity, video, performance, and computing. This exploration is further supported by a discussion of skill application and current professional practices. The Sculpture area creates an environment of sustained investigation.

 

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The Thomas Street Art Complex is a welcoming space and community of art-makers. A 16,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse near downtown, Thomas Street includes a foundry, wood and metal shops, a computer lab with editing software, 3D printers and a CNC router, sewing machines, and clean workspace. Additionally, there is a devoted student project space that allows graduate and undergraduate students to undertake ambitious, experimental exhibitions, collaborations, or long-term works. 


Graduate Sculpture

Graduate students receive large studio spaces and 24-hour access to the facilities. Generous graduate assistantships and fellowships are awarded yearly. There is ample opportunity to explore teaching and grants are available for materials, travel, and research expenses. In addition to space and financial resources, graduate students are offered studio visits with notable national and international artists, local and national exhibition opportunities, and sustained mentorship. The three-year graduate program culminates in a exhibition at the Georgia Museum of Art.


Undergraduate Sculpture

BFA students focus on fabrication skills, problem-solving, and the study of contemporary sculptural practices. They examine formal and conceptual issues in three-dimensional art, with training that includes processes of wood and metal construction, modeling, CAD (Computer Aided Design), physical computing, mold-making, and casting. Undergraduates work toward self-directed studio practices. BFA sculpture majors can apply for a personal studio space in the Thomas Street Art Complex.

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Where the Sidewalk Ends, BFA Exit Show 2023 Poster

Where the Sidewalk Ends, Spring 2023 BFA Exit Show celebrates graduating students

March 15, 2023
Pam Longobardi, “Ghosts of Consumption,” taken in Hawai'i (all images courtesy the artist and Fall Line Press)

Spring 2023 graduation keynote speaker Pam Longobardi archives ocean's plastics in “Ocean Gleaning”

March 01, 2023
Rebecca Kamen portrait

Visiting Artist Rebecca Kamen is curious about creativity in sculpture and neuroscience

February 27, 2023
Liu Shiming Exhibition Reception and Scholarship Dedication Flyer

Celebrating Chinese Sculptor Liu Shiming: Exhibition Reception and Scholarship Dedication 

January 24, 2023

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