Created to Create

Do you have a passion for art and a desire to use your creativity for Godโ€™s glory? Join us for an exclusive hands-on experience on May 16, 2025 where youโ€™ll experience the artistโ€™s life.

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Create alongside professional art faculty in our state-of-the-art photography and ceramics studios

Get personal mentoring from our renowned Christian art faculty who have built successful careers in fine arts

See how faith and creativity intersect in stunning student exhibitions at the Ortlip Art Gallery and Stevens Art Studios

Activities for the Day

Activities Are Subject to Change

  • Group tour with student tour guide
  • Create your own art with Houghton faculty mentorship
  • Hear about God’s call to create and how to build a career as a Christian artist
  • Enjoy lunch in our dining hall
  • Free sketchbook!

Space is limited!

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Meet the Faculty

Students will benefit from demonstrations and mentoring by Houghton’s Christian art faculty.

Houghton art professor Ryann Cooley.

Ryann Cooley

Professor of Digital Media and Photography
Meet Prof. Cooley
Aaron Harrison, studio art professor at Houghton University.

Aaron Harrison

Associate Professor of Art
Meet Prof. Harrison
Aerial view of Houghton's campus located in the Genesee Valley of Western NY.

Location

Houghton University is located 65 miles southeast of Buffalo and 70 miles southwest of Rochester in Houghton, New York. On all sides of our 1,300-acre campus is the scenic beauty of the rolling hills and northern hardwood forests of Western New York.