Community Programs

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Extending the arts to the community

The School of Art is an important part of the creative community in East Texas, both through The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches and programming on campus and beyond. Children, prospective students, art educators and the broader community can participate in various events that take place throughout the year.

Art Day (students entering grades 11 and 12)

We invite your high school junior and senior art students to participate in Art Day at SFA. This event consists of a full-length, college-level art studio class tailored to give your students a taste of college life as an art major at SFA.

We will offer courses in:

  • advanced figure drawing
  • ceramics
  • digital media
  • drawing
  • filmmaking
  • graphic design
  • jewelry/metals
  • painting
  • photography
  • printmaking
  • and sculpture.

Registration Information

Cost: $15

Cost includes:

  • breakfast
  • lunch
  • and all art materials.

Space is limited to five students per teacher. For more information on upcoming dates and registration details, contact art@sfasu.edu.

Educators' Summer Art Studio

Educators at the high school, middle school, elementary and community college levels are invited to attend this summer program!

2025 dates and registration to be announced

Elementary/Middle School Art Academy

Registration is open

1 to 4 p.m. June 9-13, at the Art Building on Wilson Drive

The Elementary/Middle School Art Academy is open to students entering grades 1-8. Classes are arranged by approximate age and include drawing, painting, sculpture, metals and much more. An exhibition of all artworks will be held on the last day of the academy and artwork will be taken home after the exhibition.

The Elementary/Middle School Art Academy Exhibition will be at 4 p.m. June 13 in the Art Building’s gallery.

Registration includes:

  • all art supplies
  • snacks
  • exhibition expenses

For more information, contact the School of Art at 936.468.4804 or art@sfasu.edu.

Pre-College Art Academy

Registration is open

1 to 4 p.m. June 16-20 at the Art Building on Wilson Drive

The Pre-College Art Academy is open to students entering grades 9-12. This opportunity provides high school artists training in a university studio, and is a great opportunity to see what is available in a university setting. Students will experiment with different methods and materials while being guided by a SFA instructor.

The Pre-College Art Academy Exhibition will be at 4 p.m. June 20 in the Art Building’s gallery.

Students can select from:

  • Multimedia drawing and painting
  • Sculpture
  • Jewelry and metals

Registration includes:

  • all art supplies
  • snacks
  • exhibition expenses

For more information, contact the School of Art at 936.468.4804 or art@sfasu.edu.