A welcome and message from Dr. Lentini
As Dean of the School of Fine Arts, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the exciting and dynamic world of arts at Miami University! Here you will find a faculty of professional artists and scholars who are engaged nationally and internationally, bringing first-hand knowledge and experience to their studios and classrooms. Our goal is to provide the highest level of professional training and education in the arts within the context of an academically challenging university. The balance of professional education and training with the liberal arts prepares our undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers, while enabling them to serve as important contributors to their communities as artistic citizens.
In the early 21st Century, it is more apparent than ever that artistic knowledge is sought after and required not only in visual and performing areas, but also in industry, business, media, communications, merchandising, and in entrepreneurial enterprises. Miami University graduates in the arts will be prepared to lead new and emerging frontiers, while drawing from the knowledge they have gained in the traditional classical arts, complemented by experience with new pedagogies and technologies.
I heartily encourage you to explore the information available here and to visit our campus so that you may experience the Arts at Miami. Our departments and my office will be happy to assist you or to answer any questions that you may have. In the meantime, I look forward to having you join us in the classroom, concert hall, and stage in the School of Fine Arts at Miami University!
With best wishes,
James Lentini, DMA
Dean and Professor of Music
School of Fine Arts