Memphis College of Art
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| Type | Private art college |
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| Active | 1936–2020 |
| Students | 450 |
| Undergraduates | 350 |
| Postgraduates | 100 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | 8 acres |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Website | www |
35°08′15″N 90°01′14″W / 35.1376°N 90.0205°W
Memphis College of Art was a private college of art and design in Memphis, Tennessee. It was Overton Park adjacent to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. It faced significant financial challenges and closed in the spring of 2020.
It offered Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts in Art Education and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees. Some of the majors included graphic design, drawing, painting, printmaking, book arts, computer arts, photography, animation, and illustration.
The college was founded in 1936 and was once housed in the James Lee House.[1] From 1959 until its closing, the main building of the college was Rust Hall, an award-winning example of mid-century architecture designed by Roy Harrover. The college was initially named James Lee Memorial Art Academy and then Memphis Academy of Art before changing to its final name in 1985.
Memphis College of Art averaged around 450 students each year, with 350 being undergraduate and 100 being graduate students. It was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
References
- ^ Abandoned Memphis mansion James Lee House The Commercial Appeal
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