Mission

The center for arts, design and social research is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education that provides instruction in and conducts research on the relationship of art and design to global societies. the center offers undergraduate and graduate classes; graduate degrees, including a master of fine arts and a phd in arts, design and social research; and related programs, including artist, designer, and researcher residencies; exhibitions; publications; and other public programs designed to deepen the understanding of culture and its relationship to diverse communities.