The Wandering Wardrobe connects research resources within the Texas Fashion Collection to fine arts students and educators in kindergarten through 12th grades.

The Onstead Institute develops, supports and sustains innovative art and design practices and processes for K-12 education.

The Onstead Institute leverages the internet to bring the studio learning space to you anytime, anywhere.

The Studio-D project challenges artists to reinvent the studio and hold onto the idea of the studio as an opportunity for experimentation.

Welcome

An array of dots and dashes of color that spell CVAD in Morse Code

Thank you for visiting the Onstead Institute!

We develop, support, and sustain innovative art and design practices and processes for K-12 education through a program of research, project administration and public dissemination of information.

Arts Professional Fellowships

Current Fellows

The Onstead Institute is proud to collaborate with community partners to provide fellowship opportunities for CVAD students.

Virtual Learning Spotlight

Painting with Water

Stephen Zhang, assistant professor of Communication Design, talks about various techniques and inspiration behind painting with water.

Dissertation Award Winner

Congratulations, Panpan Yang!

The Onstead Institute Dissertation Award recognizes doctoral candidates in Art Education whose scholarship exhibits excellence within the field.