About Art, M.A. at CSUSB
Create Freely. Connect Deeply. Shape the Future Through Art.
At Cal State San Bernardino, the M.A. in Art program is more than a degree — it’s a vibrant, collaborative space where artists from diverse backgrounds and experiences come together to explore, experiment and evolve.
You’ll have the freedom to work across any medium, material or approach — all while gaining real-world experience through exhibitions, public art, and community-based projects across the Inland Empire and Los Angeles.
Field trips and hands-on opportunities are built into your experience, along with direct access to visiting artists, curators, and creative professionals throughout the year. At CSUSB, you won’t just refine your voice — you’ll define what comes next in your artistic journey.
Careers in Art, M.A.
Prepare for What’s Next — and Make It Your Own
As a graduate student in the M.A. in Art program at Cal State San Bernardino, you’ll build a strong foundation in both creative practice and professional development.
Whether your future leads you to the classroom, the gallery, the studio or the community, you’ll graduate equipped to take that next step with confidence.
Our alumni go on to meaningful careers as college professors, artists, critics, curators, educators, community leaders and production artists — and you’ll be supported every step of the way to pursue the path that inspires you most.
Sample Courses
Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Art Issues and Practices
Current issues and practices and their relevance to contemporary artists.
Graduate Seminar in Critical Theory and Methodology
Theoretical, critical and methodological approaches with emphasis on contemporary visual arts.
MFA Graduate Studio in Art
Investigation of advanced studio problems focusing on the development of individual directions.
Meet Professor Katherine Gray, MFA
Opportunities for Students
At CSUSB, our Visual Arts building is a dynamic hub designed entirely for the study and making of art and design. You’ll have access to dedicated spaces for painting, drawing, graphic design, UX/UI, illustration, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass-making, and more — including welding rooms, a forge and foundry, two woodshops, and a metal shop with digital fabrication tools.
Whether you’re working with traditional materials or cutting-edge technology, everything you need to bring your vision to life is here.
You’ll also find:
- The Visual Resource Center (VRC) — your go-to for research support, books, journals, and digital archives
- Professional-level computer labs and photography studios
- Multiple exhibition spaces showcasing student work in art and design
From idea to execution, you’ll be supported every step of the way — in a space built to help you create boldly and define your future through art.
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