Sculpture
Sculpture at Montserrat reflects the expansive nature of contemporary art. We encourage you to work across boundaries, moving between traditional hand-craft and cutting-edge digital fabrication to build a unique, three-dimensional artistic voice.
Master the Craft of Making
Our program provides hands-on training in an incredible variety of media and techniques. Whether you want to build for a gallery or a commercial industry, you will gain expertise in:
- Traditional Fabrication: Woodworking, welding, carving, and mold-making.
- Specialized Media: Ceramics, fiber arts, and kinetic (moving) art.
- Advanced Methods: Digital processes, large-scale installation, and 3D design.
Professional Mentorship
You don’t just learn in a vacuum. Your education is enriched by a network of professionals:
- Expert Faculty: Work alongside practicing sculptors who understand the demands of the modern art world.
- Industry Connections: Engage with visiting artists, professional fabricators, and curators who provide real-world critiques and career networking.
- Exhibition Skills: Learn the practical side of being an artist—from designing your work to effectively crafting, transporting, and installing it.
Boundless Career Paths
Because our students learn high-level fabrication and problem-solving, their career paths are exceptionally diverse. Our alumni don’t just work in galleries; they are:
- Professional Fabricators: Building custom guitars, luxury automobiles, and world-class pipe organs.
- Specialized Designers: Creating film sets, immersive environments, and retail displays.
- Arts Professionals: Serving as museum preparators, curators, and creative entrepreneurs.
- Educators: Teaching in K–12 schools and university programs.
Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Alexander
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“Montserrat has made me a stronger more self-assured person. There’s a lot of independence and responsibility handed to you here, and it’s a lot. But it’s made me more mature and has taught me things about being on my own that I could never ignore.”
Danielle Franzen ’15
