Why are hundreds of people lining in front of Brick City and overflowing into surrounding streets? If it’s near Halloween, there’s only one answer: the annual Clay Pumpkin Carving. The Clay Pumpkin Carving is an event for MSU students, as well as the Springfield community, to get into the autumnal spirit by “carving” something other than a pumpkin. Kevin Hughes, Associate … [Read more...] about Clay Pumpkin Carving Event
Daniel Zender remembers looking at Communication Arts when he was a student at MSU. The international journal, which covers graphic design, advertising, photography, illustration and media, inspired him. Now, Zender is inspiring others: He has been featured in Communication Arts himself. A story in the November/December 2018 issue showcased his work as a go-to … [Read more...] about Artist becoming a recognized illustrator
Batsheba checking in from the ERASMUS exchange with the Fine Arts Academy in Krakow: "As cheesy as it may sound, my time in Krakow, Poland, has been nothing short of life-changing. I had my qualms about coming here, as most study abroad students do. I was afraid I would become homesick; that I would not do well adjusting into the culture; that I wouldn’t do well in classes; … [Read more...] about More student notes from abroad: Batsheba Castro-Martinez in Krakow, Poland
Letter from Tainan, Taiwan! "My name is Liv Smith and I am a senior finishing up my Bachelors in Fine Art. I have been a visiting artist at Tainan National University of the Arts for the past three months. Through the help of my professors, Deidre Argyle, Kevin Hughes and Keith Ekstam, a gracious scholarship from the Art and Design Department and the support of my family I was … [Read more...] about Student note from abroad: Liv Smith in southern Taiwan
The Department of Art and Design is pleased to announce the upcoming 13th Annual Art History Symposium, featuring the research of students from MSU and other universities in the region: this year we'd like to welcome our first participant from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin! This year's symposium includes presentations from six scholars: Jordan Seyer, “Peter … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Art History Symposium