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UHart will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 24. There will be no in-person classes held on Tuesday. Please note that when a campus closing prevents an in-person class from meeting at its scheduled time, faculty may opt to conduct classes or provide assignments online. Students should check Blackboard and their email regularly on such days to learn of any alternate arrangements. Online and remote courses are not affected by campus closings and meet as scheduled.

Parking lot snow removal is complete. Please return all vehicles to assigned lots between now and 11 p.m. Students who are arriving back on campus can now proceed directly to their assigned lot. See parking relocation instructions for residential students.  

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Your creativity, industry ready.

The Hartford Art School is where creativity meets industry and bold artistic ideas become meaningful careers in art and design.

At HAS, emerging artists and designers develop their craft through intensive studio work, critique-driven learning, and professional mentorship. Our academic programs transform creativity into a career by building strong portfolios and sharpening your creative thinking, allowing you to thrive in today’s evolving creative economy.

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Your Foundation Year

Your foundation year introduces you to the fundamental processes and principles of art-making and design, and will help you determine your major. You will explore specific areas of interest and develop at a professional level from your very first day.

Low Residency Graduate Programs

Our two low-residency Master of Fine Art programs are designed specifically to meet the needs of practicing artists seeking the terminal degree in their discipline while maintaining active, full-time professional careers. Each program requires approximately 27 months to complete.

Students come to the Hartford Art School during a two-to-four week summer intensive residency, and travel to selected cities in locations around the world during intensive 1-2 week sessions throughout the rest of the year. Off-campus locations are chosen carefully for their proximity to major art markets, site-specific learning opportunities, and practicing professionals.

All our programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).