Visual artists and scholars engage history, theory, and practice to create work that speaks across cultures and disciplines.
About
Why Choose the Arts at Howard
Howard is dedicated to preparing musicians, composers, actors, writers, visual artists, and scholars to lead with integrity, innovation, and impact across the global arts landscape.
State-of-the-Art Facilities in a Creative Ecosystem
Create, rehearse, and perform in professional-caliber studios, performance spaces, rehearsal halls, and galleries designed to support rigorous training across disciplines—anchored on a campus long recognized as a cultural incubator.
Mentorship, Access, and Real-World Impact
Study alongside accomplished faculty and visiting artists while gaining access to performance, exhibition, and professional opportunities that connect classroom learning to national and global arts communities.
The Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts
Named to honor the life and legacy of the late Chadwick A. Boseman, actor, playwright, and scholar, the College of Fine Arts embodies the spirit of an artist whose work, discipline, and leadership have had a lasting impact on contemporary film and stage.
1893
Department of Music founded
The Department of Music was founded by Miss Lulu Vere Childers—more than a century before the College itself—establishing a deep foundation of artistic excellence at Howard.
Three Departments. One Shared Purpose.
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