Visual Arts Program
Explore and Create
The Visual Arts Program at CBC offers countless opportunities to explore not only the history and appreciation of the arts, but also your own potential to create something meaningful. You can capture the perfect moment through a camera, or bring it to life through painting or sculpture. Learn the in-depth technical expertise you need to develop as a professional artist, and take advantage of on-campus clubs, venues and events to showcase your creations to the world.
Oakley Anderson
CBC Art Student
“The CBC Art Department was exactly what I needed. I have had many health complications
and all of the art professors were caring and understanding. I grew so much and was
pushed to try new things and build on what I already knew. I cannot express how grateful
I am for all the professors effort, time and the life they poured into me. I am a
better person and artist because of all of them.”
Program Highlights
Where do you fit in?
The visual arts program offers students many opportunities to gain experience in the different media in the art world. From our faculty to our facilities, student success is our goal.
You can create in a variety of artistic media like paper, canvas or wood in design, drawing, painting, illustration or life drawing. Our faculty are passionate working artists who are ready to share their knowledge with you to help open the door to your creativity.
Those interested in the graphic design and digital photography media receive instruction in a digital lab with the most current equipment and software.
You can get your hands dirty and creative juices flowing by working in the three-dimensional arts like design, sculpture or ceramics. Students get hands-on experience with state of the art kilns, woodworking and power tools.
As a student at CBC you have many options to explore in the different art media, below is a gallery of photos from some of the exciting areas to explore!
Exhibit your creations
There are several venues you can display your own work or view the work of your peers
on campus. Display spaces include the Student Art Showcase in the A Building, the
CBC Library and the Hawk Union Building (HUB). The Associated Students of Columbia
Basin College (ASCBC) purchases student art work to be showcased throughout their
spaces and in the Esvelt Gallery for the annual Student Art Show held in May of each year.
You can experience art through a variety of exhibitions, artist lectures, workshops
and demonstrations as part of the gallery program.
Below is a short video from the 2019 Student Art Exhibit which featured artwork from
our current students and of the drawing/painting classroom.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Visual Arts Program offers up to seven scholarships a year that range from $500
to $2,500 per student to be used towards tuition and fees for one year (three continuous
quarters).
Any currently enrolled or potential student is eligible to apply. Most scholarships
are for full-time students (12 or more credits) maintaining a minimum grade point
average of 2.5, but a few may be awarded to part-time students. Be sure to complete
the CBC Admissions Application.
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1. Complete the Foundation Application:
complete the Foundation Application Form online by February 21.
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2. Application Requirements:
- Transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Portfolio of 8 - 12 works of art
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3. Portfolio Requirements:
- Submit 8 to 12 examples of your best artwork.
- All work must be photographed, numbered and submitted digitally.
- Submit an image list that includes the title, medium, date, and size for each corresponding numbered artwork.
Submit your digital portfolio (via email) by February 21.
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4. Grade Requirement:
entering freshmen or continuing students with a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Esvelt Gallery
An important part of the CBC visual arts student experience is the Esvelt Gallery. This space is an ideal location for featuring artwork from regional and national artists, along with the CBC faculty and students. Students can view, work or exhibiting in our gallery space. Contact the gallery%20director for information about viewing, working or exhibiting in the gallery or visit the Esvelt Gallery page on the CBC Arts Center website for additional information.
