San Jacinto College, Central Art Department

San Jacinto College, Central Art Department Gallery exhibition "Proposals" in photos Scholarships are awarded each year to visual art students through a competitive review of a personal art portfolio.

For persons focused on a career in art our visual arts programs exemplify the same dedication to excellence that has made San Jacinto College a recognized educational leader. The Department of Art at San Jacinto College Central offers a complete range of courses for the art major and an interesting assortment of electives for the general student and members of the community. The Associate of Arts

in Art degree is foundation based and is instrumental in preparing students to pursue a bachelor's degree in Studio Art, Art History, or Art Education. Students focusing in Visual Communications courses develop their portfolios to pursue arts positions within the commercial art field. The visual communications foundation courses prepare students for entry-level graphic artists' positions at newspapers, magazines, and public relations firms. The visual communications courses all incorporate computer graphics in order to provide the most current skills and graphic arts computer applications and image processing. Art Exhibitions are a regular part of the Art program, hosting a series of exhibitions including visiting artists, as well as regular faculty and student shows. In addition, each year the Department of Art sponsors a High School Scholarship Competition, whose winners are also part of the scheduled series of exhibitions. Art Facilities include modern and comfortable teaching spaces designed to help students grow, artistically and academically, with six specialized spaces; including, drawing, design, painting, ceramics, photography and computer-art studios. Small classes, outstanding instructors, modern facilities, and low cost are all good reasons to prepare for tomorrow's creative careers through San Jacinto College Central's fine arts programs. In addition, there are federal loans and grants as well as academic scholarships awarded through the college and work-study opportunities. San Jacinto College Central's dedication to the total educational experience assures that our fine arts students always take center stage. Along with outstanding instruction, a number of amenities await you: flexible class scheduling, recreational facilities, numerous student organizations, personalized academic counseling, financial aid and Web and telephone registration.

Registration is currently going on for Spring 2026. Be sure to enroll while there are still multiple options for the spr...
11/11/2025

Registration is currently going on for Spring 2026. Be sure to enroll while there are still multiple options for the spring semester. We look forward to seeing you in our studios and classes this upcoming year!

Upcoming silk-screen workshop for SJC students. Use the QR code to sign up and we hope to see you in the studio.
11/07/2025

Upcoming silk-screen workshop for SJC students. Use the QR code to sign up and we hope to see you in the studio.

Please join us Wednesday, September 24 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Central Campus Gallery for the opening reception of...
09/05/2025

Please join us Wednesday, September 24 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Central Campus Gallery for the opening reception of Stig-Mata featuring Colombian born artist Nela Garzon. Then again October 11, from 1 -3 P.M. for the Community Zine Making Workshop. Please refer to the flyer below for other Hispanic Heritage Month activities taking place on our South and North campuses.

02/12/2025
Come join us for the Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Open to the public, students, staff, and faculty and mat...
01/10/2025

Come join us for the Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Open to the public, students, staff, and faculty and materials will be provided. All bowls benefit the Houston Food Bank and we will be publishing the Annual Empty Bowls Houston Sale information as soon as we have details.

There are still seats available in the classes below. Please be sure to register as soon as possible as classes begin on...
01/03/2025

There are still seats available in the classes below. Please be sure to register as soon as possible as classes begin on January 13, 2025, for the spring semester. Looking forward to seeing you in classes!

Please join us for the opening reception on October 9, for artist Venessa Monokian and an artist talk at noon.
10/04/2024

Please join us for the opening reception on October 9, for artist Venessa Monokian and an artist talk at noon.

Please join us for an artist talk with Tina Hernandez October 9, at noon.
10/04/2024

Please join us for an artist talk with Tina Hernandez October 9, at noon.

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8060 Spencer Highway
Pasadena, TX
77505

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Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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