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Erich Soldat with fashion students

Guest Industry Visit: Erich Soldat

Michele Salerno visited Dr. Michelle Burton's class

Guest Speaker Spotlight: Michele Salerno

BFA Illustration Students

Illustration Students Shine in National Competitions

Department of Art & Design Illustration students earn national and regional recognition in prestigious competitions

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The Department of Art and Design Welcomes Seth Howard

Welcoming one of the newest faculty members in Fashion Design and Merchandising program

Advanced Journalism Seminar class, photo by Professor Tom Franklin

Illustration and Journalism Students Collaborate to Celebrate Montclair’s Unsung Heroes

Cross-departmental partnership results in illustrated profiles published in The Montclarion

Juried Exhibition Fall 2025

Fall 2025 Juried Exhibition

Visual Arts, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Illustration, Product Design, and Visual Communication Design

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Kaitlin Santoro joins the Department of Art and Design as Assistant Teaching Professor

The Department of Art & Design celebrates a new addition to its faculty.

Caroline Woolard

Artist and Educator Caroline Woolard Brings Collaborative Vision to the Department of Art and Design

Joining the Department of Art & Design as Assistant Professor of Foundations

Nicole Archer

Welcoming Dr. Nicole Archer, New Chair of the Department of Art & Design

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From Classroom to Catwalk: The Department of Art and Design Presents L’Atelier Montclair: Threaded Awakening

A stunning showcase of student talent in fashion design.

Product Design 2025

Product Design Thesis Showcase Spring 2025

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BA Thesis Exhibition

April 24 – 30, 2025