Visual Arts
Creativity thrives where curiosity meets craft. Marlborough’s Visual Arts Program empowers students to explore their artistic voice through hands-on experiences and bold experimentation. With expert faculty and access to professional-grade studios, students dive into traditional and contemporary art practices—discovering new ways to express themselves through the wide range of mediums offered. Whether just beginning or advancing their skills, every Marlborough artist is encouraged to create with purpose, passion, and originality.
Explore Our Disciplines
Ceramics
Get your hands dirty and bring your ideas to life in three dimensions. From wheel throwing to sculptural forms, students explore the tactile and transformative nature of clay while developing both technical skills and personal style.
Digital Art & Design
Where creativity meets technology. Students use cutting-edge tools to craft digital illustrations, animations, and experimental designs—learning to communicate visually in bold, original ways.
Drawing & Painting
Sharpen your eye and unleash your imagination. Students explore a range of techniques and media while building a strong foundation in visual storytelling, composition, and artistic voice.
Film & Video
Lights, camera, creativity. Students learn the art of filmmaking from script to screen—shooting, directing, and editing original work that captures attention and tells powerful stories.
Photography
See the world through a new lens. In both digital and darkroom settings, students master the technical and creative aspects of photography—capturing moments, moods, and meaning.
Artist-in-Residence Program
Inspiration in Action
At Marlborough, students don’t just study art—they experience it in motion. Our Artist-in-Residence program brings acclaimed working artists into our creative spaces to share their process, perspective, and passion. Through workshops, guest critiques, open studios, and special projects, students engage directly with artists whose work spans disciplines and reflects the contemporary art world. These immersive experiences deepen student understanding, spark curiosity, and expand the ways they think about making art.