Visual Arts
There are many opportunities for artistic engagement and growth within the Visual Arts department. We also strive to connect students with exhibition, internship, and networking opportunities outside of the College.
Saratoga Arts
120° Intercollegiate Regional
Application Deadline - March 1, 2023
Arnold Bittleman Memorial Prize
$1,000 prize. Open to current Union College students only. More info here.
Guidelines: Submit 5-10 digital images of artwork that includes evidence of “drawing.” Drawing, painting, printmaking or mixed media work will be considered.
Portfolio Submission: All work should be submitted via Google Drive. Title a new folder: Bittleman_full name_class year. Add to this folder one image for each work. Title each image: your full name_year created_ medium_dimensions (ie: Jane Doe_2021_ oiloncanvas_10x20in). Share the folder with Professor Nemett, nemettl@union.edu.
Deadline - March 17, 2023 (EXTENDED)
Dallas Museum of Art Paid McDermott Internships
Full-time, paid internship that provides those with undergraduate or graduate degrees in art, art history, art education, museum studies, and related fields the opportunity to explore a museum career. More info here.
DeadLine - March 17, 2023
Sketch Club
Tuesday Evenings 6:30 - 9:00pm
Feigenbaum Center for Visual Arts room 302
Free to students
More info here.
Faculty contact Prof. Laini Nemett