Department of Visual and Performing Arts

  • Tower of text books with paper people on open book at the top.
  • Close up of painting, brushes and paints.
  • Two studio art students standing at drawing easels.
  • Studio art students in a row at a table drawing.
  • Close up of female student drawing.
  • Art displayed on wall of close ups of arms, legs and torsos.
  • Multimedia art of female face in art gallery.

Programs

Photo of Brenda Fisher
Department Chair, Art
Dept Visual & Performing Arts

News

A graphic with words that say "Empowered in Denim, Breaking the Silence on Sexual Assault" and graphics of jeans.

Wear Jeans in Support of Denim Day and learn about it's history at Empowered in Denim: Breaking the Silence on Sexual Assault on April 23 at APIN. 

A graphic with words that say "Empowered in Denim, Breaking the Silence on Sexual Assault" and graphics of jeans.

Wear Jeans in Support of Denim Day and learn about it's history at Empowered in Denim: Breaking the Silence on Sexual Assault on April 23 at APIN. 

Two students wearing CWI t-shirts smile for a photo.

This year's Connections Project will feature mini talks from two high school students enrolled in CWI's Dual Credit program.

A collage of student art work is displayed.

Celebrate the artistic achievements CWI Studio Art graduates at the Emerging Visions exhibit at Boise State University.

College students pose for a group photo wearing medals that were won during a competition.

College of Western Idaho brought home 26 medals from the 2024 SkillsUSA Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference.

Student working in greenhouse.

Don't let allergies or a fear of dirt keep you from the Horticultural Plant Sale, fully stocked with student-cultivated annuals, perennials, veggies, herbs, and more!