Arts, Letters & Music

Fostering creativity, artistic expression and independent thinking.

Areas of Study

The Department of Arts, Letters & Music is a hub for creative life at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. We aim to stimulate and support your growth as an artist as well as expand your mind and expression. You will be prepared for a career limited only by your imagination. Guided by distinguished faculty, we bring you venues for artistic expression and experiential learning opportunities to hone your technical skills and assist in the discovery of your creative voice.

Art
English
French Minor
Graphic Design
Media Art
Music Therapy Equivalency Distance
Pre-Art Therapy
Writing Minor
Literature Minor
Spanish Minor
Master of Arts in Art Therapy
Master of Arts in Music Therapy
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Visual arts scholarship

Do you have talent and an impressive portfolio? You may be eligible for scholarships at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

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Experience the arts

As a student, you can enjoy — and take leadership in — art exhibits, music ensembles and other cultural events on the SMWC campus.

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Our Faculty

Get your creativity nurtured by experienced artists

Meet us

Tracy Richardson

Dean, Division of Arts and Social Sciences, Director, M.A. in Music Therapy

Tracy Richardson

Larisa McHugh

MTED Program Administrator, Clinical Coordinator, Associate Professor, Department Chair

Larisa McHugh

Rebecca Andrews

Professor of Art & Design

Rebecca Andrews

Monica Baez-Holley

Associate Professor of French & Spanish

Monica Baez-Holley

Antonia Taylor

Director of the Writing Center, Lecturer of Mathematics and Senior Lecturer of English

Antonia Taylor

Elizabeth Markman

Director of Master of Art in Art Therapy, Assistant Professor

Elizabeth Markman

William Nyfeler

Lecturer in British Literature

William Nyfeler

Edward Trover

Lecturer

Edward Trover

Sonia Thomas

Assistant Professor

Sonia Thomas

John McIntyre

Professor Emerita

John McIntyre

Michael Boswell

Associate Professor of Music, Director of SMWC Choirs

Michael Boswell

Ron Maurey

Instructor of Music

Ron Maurey

Krista Cole

Lecturer of Music Therapy

Krista Cole

Amanda Maestro-Scherer

Clinical Coordinator Assistant, Adjunct Faculty

Amanda Maestro-Scherer

As an arts student, you will have access to a large ceramics studio with a computerized kiln capable of firing large ceramic sculptures and a variety of hand tools, Macintosh computers, scanners and printers, digital cameras and multi-media equipment.

“My experience, so far, has been very eye-opening. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge not only in music therapy but also in music itself. I’ve really grown as a musician as well as a student.”

– Jacob, music therapy major

The visual and performing creative arts scholarships at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are available to high school seniors or transferring college students. Scholarships will be awarded to a select group of campus-based SMWC students enrolled in a degree-seeking program who demonstrate excellence in creative arts.

“I like that I’m able to talk to my professors. There aren’t many students in a class so we could just focus on learning … and being more involved.”

– Monica, graphic design major

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