Welcome to our 75th year!

From 75 students in the entering class of 1931, to 75 years of tradition and transformation, Ringling College of Art and Design is a truly remarkable place to discover your artistic voice!

The moment you set foot on our inviting campus, you feel surrounded by a creative energy unlike anything you have ever felt before. Our nurturing faculty - all practicing professional artists, designers, and scholars - become your mentors, challenging you to stretch the boundaries of your imagination. They take your art to places you never thought possible.

As a member of the "innovation generation," you have the potential to make an amazing impact on the visual world in which we live. But don't take my word for it. Explore the paths of our graduates, and learn about their tremendous career success. Find out about alumni like Academy Award Nominee Jeff Fowler '02, whose animated short "Gopher Broke" is now being made into a feature film. Or Chie Fueki '96, and Jay Davis '97, whose paintings now reside at the prestigious Mary Boone Gallery in New York City.

Immerse yourself in our story. Become part of our colorful history for the next 75 years.

Join us, and get ready to transform your world...

Dr. Larry R. Thompson
President