Los Medanos College Art Department

The Art Department at Los Medanos College offers a comprehensive program for aspiring artists, featuring classes in ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, graphic design, photography, and more. With over 100 years of collective faculty experience, students benefit from a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise in a newly remodeled instructional space that includes advanced labs for various artistic disciplines.

Studying art cultivates creative problem-solving and the empathy centers of the brain, which are important across many areas of life. The art program at Los Medanos offers both theoretical and practical learning, ensuring students gain a robust understanding of artistic processes and materials, as well as an appreciation of the cultural diversity within artistic expression.

What sets the Art Department apart is its dedicated faculty and unified philosophy and goals. Our curriculum includes foundational courses, intermediate studio courses, as well as art appreciation and history. With various pathways to success, students can pursue an A.A. degree focusing on fine arts or graphic communications, a certificate in graphic communications, or general education courses that meet transfer requirements for UC or CSU systems. This diverse program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their artistic careers and academic pursuits, fostering a strong foundation for future endeavors in the arts.

Information and image: https://www.losmedanos.edu/art/

*Art organization featured in a 2024 Art Passages exhibition at the County Administration Building in Martinez, California.