Art at Stony Brook

Students engage with art through creative practice, historical research, and critical theory across traditional and emerging forms—from painting and photography to moving image and digital media. We encourage experimentation and collaboration within a vibrant research environment.

Our MFA program supports ambitious creative research through advanced studio practice, seminars, critiques, and teaching. Students join a collaborative community with direct connections to major cultural institutions in New York and beyond.

Offering rigorous scholarly training, our MA and PhD programs focus on contemporary art, visual culture, and global perspectives. Students engage in independent research alongside internationally recognized faculty.