Why Choose the Art Program at Lyon College?

Art students at Lyon can expect access to various facilities and unique opportunities provided by art faculty that are always available to their students. Lyon artists enjoy access to: the photography lighting studio, the Lyon College Kilted Kiln Ceramics studio in historic downtown Batesville, the painting and drawing studio, digital studio, and printmaking and design studio. Upperclassmen artists are given their own studio space for projects.

Led by Professor of Art Dustyn Bork, the College’s murals program offers community outreach and the chance for students to paint murals throughout the community. Students recently were paid by Coca-Cola to repaint a historic Coca-Cola mural in downtown Batesville.

Students will also have access to the Batesville Area Arts Council and all of its exhibitions. Many Lyon students receive first-hand experience working in the gallery and the chance to meet visiting artists.

Faculty members: Professor of Art Dustyn Bork, Assistant Professor of Art Ian Campbell, Visiting Professor of Art and Theatre Maggie Gayle, Visiting Professor of Art James Berry

Ways To Get Involved 

Art majors are members of the Lyon College Art Student League, which hosts several events throughout the semester, including printmaking and selling Valentine’s Day cards. Students have the chance to participate in campus art projects, the murals program, the Lyon College Kilted Kiln ceramics studio, and the Batesville Area Arts Council, among others.

Art majors are also invited to join the art honor society, Kappa Pi, after meeting certain course and GPA requirements.

Student Spotlight

“Being an art major at Lyon is an amazing experience. Because the class sizes are so small, we get to jump right into projects. This also means that the professors are also able to dedicate more time to helping us refine our artistic skills.” -Logan Hubberd, ‘21

“When I came to college I never thought I would be participating in such impactful projects across the Batesville community. Being an art major has taught me how to make meaningful connections through public art. I have been able to design and complete two large-scale murals and promote the positive influence art can have on a community while attending Lyon College. The art program has not only taught me technical skills, but also how to be an involved citizen and community member.” -Hayley Cormican

Interesting Places

Employers of recent Lyon College Art Graduates include:

Google, Metals Museum in Memphis, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, Arkansas Department of Transportation, and the San Francisco Ballet

Additionally, Lyon College Art Graduates move on to prestigious graduate schools including:

Studio Arts College International in Florence, Italy, Florida State University, and the Paris College of Art