As a formal show of gratitude from the MSU Foundation, the university, the Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts and Letters, and the Department of Art + Design, a dedication ceremony was held to honor Robert and Margaret Carolla for their generous gift to the university that led to the creation of the Carolla Arts Exhibition Center. The ceremony took place on August 5 at … [Read more...] about Gallery Dedication Ceremony Honors Robert and Margaret Carolla
Derived from the Latin word curatus, meaning "to take care of," curate was a word originally used in galleries to refer to caretakers for prized works of art. Today, nearly all exhibitions begin with the curatorial process, which is a broad term to describe each step involved in the planning, organizing, and arranging of artwork for an exhibition. Its origin of careful … [Read more...] about MFA Students Learning the Careful Art of Curation
This week marks the close of a fun and enriching two weeks for students attending Missouri Fine Arts Academy. The residential program began June 12 and will conclude June 25 with a showcase exhibition from noon–2 p.m. at Carolla Arts Exhibition Center. Missouri Fine Arts Academy strives to motivate students to create new artwork in ways that encourage problem solving and … [Read more...] about Missouri Fine Arts Academy ’22 closes with Showcase Exhibition
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
BFA in Design students showcase the culmination of their skills as they present final practicum projects for the BFA in Design Senior Exhibition. These client-based projects show the importance of design across industries, as students design materials ranging from teaching tools for elementary classrooms to local restaurant menus and more. The BFA in Design Senior Exhibition is … [Read more...] about BFA in Design Senior Exhibition Spring 2022