Fellows In The Arts Program
The Fellows in the Arts Program was created to recognize students who have demonstrated commitment to high-impact learning experiences, their own educational growth and a commitment to their academic program within the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.
The Fellows in the Arts Program was created to recognize students who have demonstrated commitment to high-impact learning experiences, their own educational growth and a commitment to their academic program within the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. Students who earn the Fellows in the Arts excellence award will have passed various academic; professional; and community, leadership and service engagements while enrolled at Texas A&M University. Additional Fellows who have shown significant work in the areas of arts in communities; interdisciplinary and collaboration; and research and creative works will also be recognized for their achievements and contributions.
Who is Eligible to Participate?
The Fellows in the Arts Program is open to any undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts who are in good academic standing (e.g. meet minimum GPA requirements) in their academic program.
Through participation in the Fellows program, students will:
- Engage in purposeful, high-impact learning activities gaining skills, knowledge and competencies.
- Examine and develop connections across art disciplines to build and create collaborative experiences.
- Promote the arts within the university, local and wider communities.
- Exhibit the skills necessary to investigate, apply and interpret new knowledge.
- Explore, create, perform and display their work.
Benefits of Being a Fellow
- Engage in deeper and more meaningful experiences within their art program, the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts, the surrounding community and Texas A&M University.
- Receive a medal recognizing you as a Fellow upon graduation.
- Gain skills that are desirable by employers through various high-impact activities.
- Demonstrate your commitment to your education through learning new skills, exploring new ideas, discovering diverse methodologies, collaboration, community engagement and leadership.
- Focus on your leadership, academic, personal and professional development.
- Build purposeful experiences as you work toward your own success.
If you have questions regarding the Fellow programs or the application process, please contact John Abi-Najm at johnabinajm@tamu.edu.