Creative Scholars, Engaged Artists
The Department of Art welcomes the full spectrum of Rice University students. Scientists, architects, historians, engineers and economists, among many others, augment our core of arts majors to create a diverse, lively forum of artists and thinkers. We believe this composite community is a vital asset to majors and non-majors alike: art thrives in contact with new and varied perspectives, and the risk-taking and critical thinking necessary to making art are crucial in many other fields. Beyond a dynamic artistic practice, we aim to cultivate an artistic frame of mind.
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Information about the new arts building: Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall
2025-26 Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Presented by the Department of Art at Rice University, with series support from the Department of Art History and the MFAH Glassell School of Art Core Program, with lecture support from the Rice School of Architecture, the Department of English and Creative Writing, and the Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality.
Shannon Ebner - November 13, 2025
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Laura Owens - January 15, 2026
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Will Rawls - January 22, 2026
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Carissa Rodriguez - February 19, 2026
Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Free and open to the public.
Directions to Sarofim Hall, Pitman Cinema Theatre.
Discounted parking available at West Lot 4, $6 flat rate, credit card required.