The School of Art, now the Department of Visual Arts, dates back to 1914 when the newly established Regina College introduced an art program. Today, the Department of Visual Arts offers a solid foundation in studio art practice and an in-depth study of art history. The program integrates a sound liberal education with professional growth emphasizing visual and textual literacy and production as ways of understanding, interpreting and contributing to the world around us. The program is enriched with cultural activities available through local art galleries, by field trips to major art centres and by visiting artists who share ideas and concepts of their art through workshops and lectures.