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
In May, at Missouri State University’s annual Faculty Awards ceremony, Citizenship and Service-Learning was pleased to announce Dr. Billie Follensbee as the recipient of the Faculty Excellence in Service-Learning Award. The award, represented by a beautiful, engraved glass trophy, was presented at the Faculty Awards event, honoring exemplary teachers at Missouri State … [Read more...] about Dr. Billie Follensbee and the art of service-learning
Missouri State University installed a new work of art as part of Sculpture Walk Springfield. Missouri State's Public Art Committee recommended the installation of "Baroque Appointments and Machine Parts" by nationally-recognized sculptor David Kimball Anderson. According to Anderson, “The format (of the sculpture) mimics a museum installation of antiquities as one is … [Read more...] about New artwork installed as part of Sculpture Walk Springfield
While visiting his homeland of Poland in fall 2016, Missouri State University artist Jacek Fraczak was invited to exhibit some very personal work – portraits he had made of his great-uncle, Alfons Karny, in his dying days. “He was actually one of the most outstanding and renowned Polish sculptors and portraitists,” said Fraczak. Fraczak lived with Karny during his latter years … [Read more...] about Sketching at death’s door
There is a new leader at the helm of Missouri State University’s College of Arts and Letters. Dr. Shawn Wahl, former department head of communication, took charge of COAL as interim dean on July 1, 2017, after Dean Dr. Gloria Galanes retired. Wahl talks about COAL’s active engagement with the community and shares some highlights from each of the seven departments in the … [Read more...] about Spotlight on the College of Arts and Letters