Penn Valley offers a variety of Art classes for purposes of transfer, career enhancement, and personal pleasure and fulfillment. There is something for everyone: over 60 art classes are in the catalogue, including Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, and Web Design.

There are two art career programs offered at PVCC: the Graphic Design A.A.S. degree program and the Digital Prepress Technician Certificate program.

The Art Department has three full time faculty members, Darlene Town, Mary Beth Moley, and Bernadette Torres. Several professionals working in their fields make up our Adjunct faculty. Students in the art classes have frequent opportunities to show their works on campus and in the student newspaper, Spectrum.

The Art Department is housed in the state-of-the-art Carter Center for Visual Arts and Imaging Technology, which includes gallery areas, offices, and updated classrooms.

At MCC-Penn Valley you'll enjoy the convenience of flexible class times and nearby location. You'll get dedicated instructors and excellent student services—all at an affordable cost.