Department of Art History Gallery
The St. Thomas Art Collection includes many types of art from painting to outdoor sculpture.
The Department of Art History at the University of St. Thomas seeks to explore the many dimensions of art in a wide range of periods and worldwide cultures. Art history embodies the liberal arts by considering art and architecture within its broader context.
As a student in any of our programs, you will be encouraged by our passionate faculty to become an investigator, learning to ask and answer questions about art. You will have the opportunity to conduct and present independent research to a larger audience, making art accessible inside and outside of the classroom. You will learn the professional standards needed to work in museums of all types. Plus, you will have the chance to work with the university's teaching collection of art and digital visual resources, adding a practical dimension to your education and gaining invaluable skills for the future.
All of our undergraduate and graduate programs offer unique opportunities to engage with faculty and your peers inside and outside of the classroom while gaining practical skills that will benefit you in your future career.
Our graduate certificates are flexible and give you the opportunity to gain mastery of core concepts while exploring areas of passion and interest.
Our department is committed to providing exhibitions, collections and galleries that foster a better understanding of the power of art in our lives. Students work closely with curators and artists to learn proper curatorial and exhibition management and techniques.
The St. Thomas Art Collection includes many types of art from painting to outdoor sculpture.
The American Museum of Asmat Art features the work of the Asmat people of Papua, Indonesia, and is one of the preeminent teaching collections in the United States.
The Voorsanger Architects Archive consists of a digital collection of 25 projects and the physical files of Voorsanger Architects PC in New York City.
Our faculty are passionate scholars and researchers that are eager to connect with students inside and outside of the classroom.
Dr. Shirey is Professor and Chair of the Art History Department and is primarily interested in arts of the African Diaspora, the history of photography and global street art.
Dr. Stansbury-O'Donnell's research centers on ancient Greece, as well as narrative and context.
Dr. Kindall focuses on Chinese art in her classes and research. Her current research focuses on farewell culture and landscape identity, and representations of the Yandang mountain range in Chinese painting.
Dr. Heather Shirey, Department Chair
Tel: (651) 962-5572
Email: hmshirey@stthomas.edu
Mailing Address
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Avenue, Mail 44C
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Campus Location
Our offices are located in the Department of Art History House at 44 Cleveland Avenue North.