Paier College of Art

Paier College
TypePrivate for-profit art college
Established1946
PresidentJoseph Bierbaum
Academic staff
40 full and part-time
Administrative staff
7
Undergraduates300 (2021-2022)
Location
Bridgeport
,
Connecticut
,
United States
CampusSuburban area
3 acres
Websitewww.paier.edu

Paier College (formerly Paier College of Art) is a private for-profit art college in Bridgeport, Connecticut.[1] Previously located in Hamden, Connecticut, Paier is the only independent art college in Connecticut.[2]

History

In 1946, Paier was established by Edward T. and Adele K. Paier as the Paier School of Applied Arts in West Haven, Connecticut. Paier absorbed students from the Whitney School of Art when it closed, leading to the new title Paier School of Art. Paier moved to New Haven in 1954 and then finally to 6 Prospect Court in Hamden in 1960 and in 1963 expanded to its present location. In 1982, Paier was accredited as a 4-year degree-granting college.[3] In 2019, the Paier College of Art named Joseph Bierbaum as its new president to succeed former president Jonathan Paier.[4][5] In March 2021, Paier announced a name change from Paier College of Art to Paier College and plans to move its campus to Bridgeport, Connecticut, into facilities formerly used by the University of Bridgeport, before the start of the fall 2021 semester.[6]

Academics

Paier College of Art focuses on training students for technical and professional careers as artists.[7] Paier offers five Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree programs as well as four certificates and one Associate degree. The college also offers part-time and evening classes, continuing education, and electives in general education and liberal arts.

Accreditation

Paier College of Art is licensed by the Connecticut Board of Governors of Higher Education[8][9] and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.[10] It was also previously a member of the International Council of Design Schools.[11]

Galleries and events

Paier has a student gallery and a faculty gallery. The campus hosts annual Winter and Spring Art Shows, sales as well as a Fall Paier Picnic.

Notable alumni

Paier College of Art has graduated successful artists including:

References

  1. ^ https://www.paier.edu/
  2. ^ Connecticut Art/Design Schools - Connecticut Art Director's Club |http://www.cadc.org/Resources/Links/Connecticut-Art-Design-Schools/
  3. ^ History of Paier College of Art |https://www.paier.edu/about-us/history/
  4. ^ "Paier College of Art Names New President, New Haven Register, March 5, 2019.|https://www.nhregister.com/metro/article/Paier-College-of-Arts-names-new-president-13665358.php
  5. ^ IHeart Radio, Interview with President of Paier College Joseph Bierbaum, posted by Sondra Minnich, Apr 24, 2019 https://theriver1059.iheart.com/content/2019-04-24-interview-with-president-of-paier-college-joseph-bierbaum/
  6. ^ "Paier College of Art Moves Campus to Bridgeport, Becomes Paier College | Paier College". 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  7. ^ WTNH News 8, CTStyle. Christina Alexander (April 22, 2019). "Paier College of Art prepares students for professional careers" | https://www.wtnh.com/ct-style/paier-college-of-art-prepares-students-for-professional-careers/
  8. ^ State of Connecticut Office of Higher Education | https://www.ctohe.org/HEWeb/CollegesList.asp
  9. ^ Paire College of Art, Nationally Accredited Programs Listing |https://www.ctohe.org/HEWeb/Programs.asp?F=1113
  10. ^ Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges - Directory of Accredited Institutions | http://www.accsc.org/Directory/index.aspx
  11. ^ International Council of Design Schools | https://www.ico-d.org/members/index

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