Department of Art
Cultivate Artistry Alongside Faith within a Creative Community
Art makers, teachers, and scholars illuminate truth and beauty through creative expression. Whatever your artistic path, Azusa Pacific’s undergraduate and graduate art programs can guide you in cultivating your gifts.
APU’s Department of Art, part of the School of the Arts, is a collaborative space for the integration of faith, scholarship, and artistic excellence.
Student Spotlight: Justin Bruursema, MFA ’27, Redefines His Artistic Vision Pursuing an MFA
See how Justin Bruursema, MFA ’27, is expanding his creative practice, exploring new artistic media, and redefining his vision through APU’s MFA in Visual Arts.
Renewable Talent-Based Scholarship
The School of the Arts invites incoming undergraduate students in Art to apply for our renewable talent-based scholarship, which supports your educational journey and can be combined with other merit and need-based aid.
The School of the Arts Art Scholarship is a talent-based scholarship available to select incoming undergraduate students enrolled in the:
This talent-based scholarship is renewable up to eight semesters and can be awarded in addition to any other academic merit scholarships and need-based aid.
Priority Deadlines
Fall 2024 Applicants
February 15, 2024, is the priority deadline for the Fall 2024 Art Scholarship Application. Students must complete their APU Undergraduate Application by the deadline to ensure consideration.
Spring 2025 Applicants
December 1, 2024, is the priority deadline for the Spring 2024 Art Scholarship Application. Students must complete their APU Undergraduate Application by the deadline to ensure consideration.
Plan a Visit
Applicants are encouraged to visit a class or meet with one of our professors. Please fill out a Visitation Form to plan a visit with us! We look forward to meeting you.
For more information on the scholarship application process, contact the School of the Arts at (626) 815-4600 or [email protected].
Student Spotlight: Mackenze Tezak, MA ’26: The Art of Purpose
Discover how Mackenze Tezak, MA ’26, is using APU’s MA in Art Education to integrate faith, creativity, and teaching while helping students see themselves as capable creators.
Meet Your Faculty Mentors
In each APU art program, our faculty bring a wealth of industry experience into the classroom, mentoring you to become impactful creators in your field. After graduation, you can tap into your extensive alumni network, where former students in influential positions are ready to help place interns and recommend graduates like you for exciting job opportunities in their organizations.
