Institution name

James Madison University

Total number of students

18971

Contact address for international enquiries

Sonner Hall MSC 0101
481 Bluestone Dr
HARRISONBURG 22807

Venue / office name

College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Art and Art History

Address

Room 215 Duke Hall
HARRISONBURG
Virginia
22807

Venue description

The School of Art and Art History is a collaborative community that fosters independent thought and creativity, embraces the diversity of cultural expression, and cultivates excellence in the making and understanding of visual art. The majority of classrooms used by the School are found in Duke Hall and it is well-equipped and dedicated facilities support the study of undergraduate painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, metals and jewelry, weaving and fiber arts, interior design, graphic design, computer animation, art education and art history. The Studio Center is thoroughly modernized and renovated two-story warehouse of nearly 35,000 square feet, opened in the Fall of 2002. It is located within 4-5 minute walking distance from Duke Hall, the Center provides well-lit, specialized instructional spaces for numerous art programs in an environment that meets today’s high standards for health and safety ventilation. The artworks gallery features moveable walls; hardwood floors; large windows; and a high, open ceiling. The Madison Art Collection is located on the east side of campus across Interstate 81, and is housed within the JMU College Center. It is a modern facility designed much like a small museum to present and maintain exceptional cultural objects of inherent art historical or aesthetic value and to promote their usefulness in education, exhibition, and research.

Telephone number

+1 540 568 6216

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one's community. The residential halls are Ashby Hall, Bell Hall, Cedar Hall, Chandler Hall, Chappelear Hall, Chesapeake Hall, Converse Hall, Dingeldine Hall, Dogwood Hall, Eagle Hall, Frederikson Hall, Garber Hall, Gifford Hall, Hanson Hall, Hillside Hall, Hoffman Hall, Huffman Hall, Ikenberry Hall, Logan Hall, Magnolia Hall, Maple Hall, McGraw-Long Hall, Oak Hall, Poplar Hall, Potomac Hall, Rockingham Hall, Shenandoah Hall, Shorts Hall, Spotswood Hall, Spruce Hall, Wampler Hall, Wayland Hall, Weaver Hall, White Hall, Willow Hall. Students in sorority houses are assigned to double rooms with a community bath located on each floor. Laundry and vending facilities are provided on the second floor and a kitchen, chapter room and activity room are located on the ground floor. Each room has two single beds with innerspring mattresses, all bunkable; two individual desks with chairs; two wardrobes; two chests of drawers; fluorescent lighting; mini blinds or roller shades; telephone, TV cable hookup and internet access; tiled floors; and these buildings are air-conditioned.