Students Access the Impressive Library of the World-Renowned MWP Arts Institute

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Library Open & Curbside Pickup Available

Curbside pickup of books, DVDs, and music CDs is also available. To request a pickup time, or for research assistance, phone 315-797-0000 ext. 2123 or email Library@mwpai.edu.

The catalog can be searched here.

The Library’s collection includes more than 30,500 fine art books, 35 art periodical subscriptions, 3,100 music CDs, 2,500 entertainment and educational videos, and 2,000 artists’ files.

Also available are Internet-based computers, color and black-and-white printers, color photocopier, scanning workstation, DVD/CD multimedia system, and Wi-Fi.

Reference

Concentrating primarily on 19th and 20th century American and European art, contemporary international art, and 19th-century decorative arts, the library’s holdings excel in art history, art theory, aesthetics, and photography.

Additional reference tools include full and partial-text databases, art auction catalogs, and biographical dictionaries and encyclopedias.

For more information on available resources, browse the MWPAI Library Catalog.

Interested in learning more about Edward Root’s Art Library? Download more information, here.

Films and Music

The Library boasts an impressive entertainment and educational film collection of classic and contemporary movies in DVD and VHS format. The diverse CD collection offers an array of classical, folk, jazz, and world music.

All Movie Rentals Free With Membership

 

Academics

PrattMWP boasts one of the greatest academic art programs and learning environments in the northeast.

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First-Year Foundation

Drawing, 3-D Design, 4-D Design, Light/Color/Design, Liberal Arts

Students spend the first
two years of their Pratt art degree working closely with full-time faculty in a serious, focused art environment.

Fine Arts

Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Practices

PrattMWP students
show their work in our professional galleries to established, captive audiences.

General Education Core

Communications Design

Graphic Design, Illustration

Prepare for a Bright Design Career at the Highly Ranked
Pratt Visual Communications Design Program.

Photography

If your goal is to earn a photography degree from a top New York photography school, PrattMWP is an outstanding option.

Art & Design Education

Teacher Preparation/Certification

Art Teacher Certification Program

PreCollege Programs

Library

Academic Calendar

Student Life

The Student Life Office provides a safe and inclusive environment
to promote the holistic development of PrattMWP students,
not only as artists but as actively engaged and responsible community members.

Sophomore Award Winner Gallery 2020

Special Programs

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Visiting Campus

More than 43 languages are spoken in the city of Utica.

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Applying to PrattMWP College of Art and Design

Community Art

Beyond college education and studio time, PrattMWP students have even more opportunities to delve into their artistic passions through the Munson-Williams-Proctor
School of Art.