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
2026-27 Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Presented by the Department of Art at Rice University, with series support from the Department of Art History, the School of Architecture, the Program in Media Studies, the Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality, and the MFAH Glassell School of Art Core Program.
Oscar Tuazon - October 1, 2026
Event information
Julia Haft-Candell - November 5, 2026
Beverly Buchanan: At Work
Dionne Lee, Mo Costello & Guests - January 28, 2027
Artists' information coming soon!
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.