The Carolla Arts Exhibition Center opens for the summer with a new exhibition, "Mapping Awareness: Social Objects and Detritus." Works by multi-disciplinary artists Catherine Reinhart and Giovanni Valderas implement playful use of color and texture to express underlying themes revolving around both the personal and bigger-picture ideas of "home." The exhibition is on view June … [Read more...] about Color, Connection, and Community Engagement at Carolla Arts Exhibition Center
Documentary Photography students are gaining new techniques to bring awareness to social issues through their work, all through experiences that leave a lasting impression. The Special Topics in Photography class (ART 357) focused on Documentary Photography is led by Associate Professor Jimmie Allen. As an Integrated Service Learning class, it centers around conveying the … [Read more...] about Community Service Through Documentary Photography
Christie Snelson's appreciation for art's ability to reach a community has inspired a career that has bettered the Springfield creative scene. Snelson's positions as an exhibitions manager with Springfield Regional Arts Council and First Friday Art Walk communications director promote art viewing all over the city. With Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC), Snelson … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Christie Snelson, Community Arts Director
Come join Clayworks for our 4th annual pumpkin carving night. Bring your friends and family and create your own ceramic Jack-o-lantern: Bring carving tools, if you have them, and pumpkin carving ideas. You carve and leave the ceramic form with us, we fire it, and you return to pick it up before Halloween. Free and open to the public and fun for kids and adults of all … [Read more...] about Annual Clay Pumpkin Carving event