Overview
What Sets Principia College Apart?
From the edge of the limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and the Missouri plains, Voney Art Center is a soaring, inspiring setting for bringing creativity to life. This newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility reflects the vitality and engagement of the art world, rivaling any top college visual arts facility. Here, you will meet nationally recognized professional artists and engage with the Tremaine Art Collection, the modernist complement to the larger Principia Collection.
Read about renowned sculptor Leonardo Drew's visit to Principia College and how his work inspired students to see art in new ways. Explore visiting artist experiences.
Check out upcoming gallery exhibits at Principia.
After Principia
Principia Studio Art and Art History majors build and refine professional portfolios, exhibit and curate work at the James K. Schmidt Gallery, give gallery talks in St. Louis museums, and pursue real-world internship opportunities. Graduates go on to excel in graduate school and careers in the visual arts, including:
- Graphic and Web design
- Illustration
- Gaming
- Working as a professional exhibiting artist
- Arts management and/or curation
- Art education