Fine Arts

In Good Form

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In Good Form

At 92, Carol Dunford continues to foster her creativity through sculptures of the human form.

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Down Wind Peace

80 years after the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, BYU students and professors explore the theme of peace.

Commercial music student Kevin leans against a wall with a trombone

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Scoring Success

Kevin H. West didn't think much of his nomination for a Hollywood Music in Media Award—until he saw the competition.

Madeline Rupard's painting of a gas station on a Provo street corner

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Drive-By Beauty

Describing herself as a “realist with a romantic eye,” art professor Madeline Rupard (BFA’16) paints in contradictions.

Clay Dreaming
Winter 2025
Ceramics professor Sylvia Ramachandran Skeen combines clay and machine parts to connect the tangible with the spiritual.
Sky Dance
Fall 2024
Brooklynn Jarvis Kelson was named Student Photographer of the Year for the second year running.
Artistic License
Fall 2024
Joseph Namingha's unique art style lets him pay tribute to his culture and his faith.
Beyond the Bricks
Summer 2024
An exhibit in the Harold B. Lee Library showcases a mosaic of Jesus Christ—made up of LEGOS.
Learning the Y
Summer 2024
In a game-changing new course, students dive deep into BYU’s mission and find their place in a community of belonging.
Dancing with the Stars
Spring 2024
In September BYU Theatre Ballet traveled to a national celebration honoring famous choreographer Gerald Arpino.
Upstream
Winter 2024
A temple panel from the Qing dynasty in the JFSB, telling an important metaphor about the student journey.
Silent Guard
Summer 2023
BYU's animation capstone students win big awards for their latest project—a video game about herding sheep.
Patchwork Memories
Spring 2023
Quilting is about expression for BYU alum Brittany Bowen Burton.
So Long, HFAC
Spring 2023
Grads share their artful experiences in a beloved BYU building.
A Splash of Inspiration
Spring 2023
A student illustrator draws on her heritage to create an absurdist take on a traditional Japanese haiku.
Bravo!
Winter 2023
BYU bids a fond farewell to the Harris Fine Arts Center, a longtime home for the arts and communications.
Inspiring Kid Creativity
Winter 2023
With the help of his kids, an alum brings art lessons to children everywhere.
In Full Bloom 
Fall 2022
BYU alumna Emily Fox King uses floral paintings to explore different meanings of femininity.
Picture Perfect
Fall 2022
A national award-winning photo captures the colors of fall on campus.
Faithful Works
Fall 2022
Rachel Cannon Boss (’23) isn’t an art student, but she still has a painting hanging in a gallery.
Creative Constraints
Fall 2022
Art and theatre students find a temporary home at West Campus (the former Provo High School).
Memory Preserves 
Summer 2022
A BYU student takes inspiration from preserving apricot jam to create art that lasts.
Mixed Backgrounds
Spring 2022
The plants, patterns, and poses in this art student's portrait series are based on interviews with people of mixed race.
The Power of Native Arts
Spring 2022
Indigenous art forms are being taught in Utah schools to help represent Native Americans and make students feel valued.