Why Montserrat?

Whatever your passion, you’ll find classes, gallery shows, internship opportunities, and ideas that inspire you at Montserrat College of Art. Our well-rounded, interdisciplinary approach to art education infuses art-making with research and critical thinking in each of our twelve visual arts concentrations. With 400 students on campus, we’re the perfect size for bold artistic development from day one—that’s the tried-and-true Montserrat way.

Our 12-to-1 student-to-professor ratio allows Montserrat students to form meaningful relationships with our faculty of practicing artists, designers, and scholars. The faculty is deeply invested in our students’ artistic journeys, and Montserrat’s hands-on advising system ensures that every student stays on track and has access to our many resources (internships, travel abroad opportunities, mobility programs) during their time here.

In addition to their dedication to teaching, all Montserrat faculty are active and accomplished artists in their fields.

Montserrat students are inclusive and collaborative, prioritizing camaraderie over competition. From our bustling studio spaces to our unique apartment-style housing, we fill every nook and cranny on campus with creative conversations and non-stop art-making. Daily feedback and meaningful engagement with artist-teachers and creative classmates is the tried-and-true Montserrat way. We invite you to come visit for a weekday tour or an open house event to immerse yourself in campus life and experience first-hand what makes Montserrat special.

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