Art

Mission Statement

The mission of the Art Department is to provide a quality art program that emphasizes creativity, innovation, conceptual thinking and technical expertise as it strives to meet the individual needs of students with diverse educational and professional goals.

We offer weekend and evening classes to meet your needs whether you consider yourself a traditional student, an art major, a general studies student, an art professional or a life-long learner. We offer a strong two-year foundation that is ideal for both degree and non-degree seeking students.

The Art Department is located at ACC's Art and Design Center, at the corner of Alamo and Prince in Littleton, Colorado. We have over 14,000 square feet of space, two galleries and an art library.

Art Department Slideshow Presentation

You will find courses such as:

  • Ceramics
  • Drawing, Design, Painting, Printmaking
  • Jewelry and Metals
  • Photography
  • Art History

Want a new experience? Study in Spain, France and Italy each summer with the Study Abroad Tour

Art Course Descriptions

Highlights include:

  • Small class sizes range from 12 to 18 students for studio classes with considerable individual instruction within a supportive atmosphere.
  • Flexible course scheduling offers day, night, weekend, accelerated, hybrid and online classes.
  • Dedicated professional and accessible faculty help you achieve success in school and beyond.
  • A set of Guaranteed Transfer Art courses that the state guarantees to transfer to other in-state colleges and universities.
  • Art Transfer Program courses that are most likely to transfer to four-year schools for students who plan to be Art Majors. Check with the accepting institution for credit acceptance and applicability.
  • The Colorado Gallery of the Arts presents exhibits of local and national artists, including the annual juried Art Students Exhibit.
  • Each major area has clubs which host local visiting artist workshops and lectures. In addition, national and international professional workshops are frequently offered within the major area.
  • Study Abroad Programs are offered in Spain, France, Italy and Turkey. 

Contact Art Faculty with questions about our programs

Links:

Art Resources – Helpful links for exploring the world of Art!
Art and Design Center Location
Guaranteed to transfer

Photography
Jim Cannata, Area Coordinator and Department Chair
Phone: 303.797.5699
Email: jim.cannata@arapahoe.edu

Art History & Art Appreciation
Susan Goggin, Area Coordinator
Phone: 303.797.5967
Email: susan.goggin@arapahoe.edu

Ceramics
Robin Furuta, Interim Area Coordinator
Phone: 303.797.5948
Email: robin.furuta@arapahoe.edu

Jewelry & Metalwork
Randy Burns, Area Coordinator
Phone: 303.797.5866
Email: randy.burns@arapahoe.edu

Painting, Drawing, Design and Printmaking
Marsha Wooley, Area Coordinator
Phone: 303.797.5862
Email: marsha.wooley@arapahoe.edu