In 1981, the Fine Arts Building was added to the main campus. JJC is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Fine Arts department is a multi-disciplined department consisting of art, fashion merchandising, interior design, music, speech, and theatre. A wide variety of musical and theatrical performances take place throughout the year, and the department's Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery features exhibitions by guest artists, faculty, and students. The Fashion Merchandising program presents fashion shows while the Interior Design internship program sends students into the community to assist in design projects.