8245 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225

Oregon college of Art and Craft is a small, private art college in Portland, Oregon that offers programs focused on the arts. Established in 1907 as the Arts and Crafts Society, the Oregon art school offers a student-centered atmosphere, personalized attention and a hard-core studio experience. Students are given the opportunity to explore and cultivate their own sense of individuality.

The Oregon art school is an intentionally small institution that attracts students from all over. Oregon college of Art and Craft prepares its students for success, both personally and professionally, in the world of art. The faculty and staff work closely with each student to help them succeed as an artist. The instructors at the Oregon art school not only teach, they work as studio artists.

Oregon college of Art and Craft offers a four-year bachelor of fine arts degree, a three- year certificate in crafts program, a one-year post-baccalaureate certificate in crafts, and various community programs. The Oregon art school also brings in nationally-known and emerging artists with its Artist-in-Residence program.

Quick Facts

Oregon College of Art and Craft sits on a 9.5-acre campus that offers a breathtaking view of Oregon's coastal mountains. It is located just minutes from downtown Portland.

The bachelor's degree offered at Oregon college of Art and Craft is designed to prepare students who are seriously planning to work in the arts. Subjects include ceramics, drawing, painting, fibers, foundations, general studies, metals, photography and wood.

Oregon College of Art and Craft boasts as being the only private art college west of the Mississippi to have an accredited bachelor of fine arts degree in crafts.

Community programs at Oregon College of Art and Craft include the adult continuing education programs and the art adventures youth program. Evening and weekend workshops are available for students interested in the adult programs. The youth programs are targeted for pre-college teenagers interested in building their creative skills.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.