Welcome to a new era for the arts at OCC. With the launch of the OCC Endowment for the Arts, our students now have more support and opportunity than ever before to explore, create, and succeed. Whether you’re just beginning your journey in the visual arts or preparing to transfer, our program is designed to be both well-rounded and well-resourced—giving you the tools, instruction, and funding to thrive.
Endowment Opportunities for Students
- Incentive Grants – $1,000 awards for all qualifying students pursuing an Art major or certificate, helping you stay on track with your goals.
- High-Impact Scholarships – Over a $100,000 in scholarships awarded each year to Art majors, recognizing achievement and supporting both continuing and graduating students.
- Project & Activity Funding – More than $50,000 annually of support for student-led events, exhibitions, and creative projects that enrich the Art students and the campus arts community.
A Full Spectrum of Artistic Study
Our department offers AA Transfer degrees in Art History and Studio Arts, plus certificates in Narrative Illustration, Entertainment Art, and Ceramics. Courses span nearly every medium imaginable, including:
- Art History & Appreciation – from ancient traditions to contemporary practice.
- Drawing & Painting – oil, watercolor, acrylic, and advanced media.
- Printmaking – relief, intaglio, screen print, and experimental processes.
- Ceramics & Sculpture – from wheel-thrown vessels to large-scale sculpture.
- Jewelry – wearable art through design, carving, and fabrication.
- Entertainment Art & Illustration – world-building, character design, digital painting, and 3D sculpture.
Why Choose OCC Art?
With dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and the financial support of the OCC Endowment for the Arts, OCC Art students don’t just study art—they launch themselves into creative careers and vibrant futures.
Come be part of a department where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your art has the resources to thrive.
Follow @OCCArtists on Instagram to see many of the student projects being worked on in the Art Department.
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Sat & Sun, Closed