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
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
Open from January 29 to March 2, 2019, this exhibition will feature two local favorites, photographer Julie Blackmon's Midwest Materials in the west gallery and painter Jane Troup's show Fauna and Flora in the east gallery. Come to the reception February 1, 6 – 8:30 pm to celebrate: free and open to the pubic, with event parking available in lots 45 and 46 on Mill Street … [Read more...] about Spring exhibition at Brick City Galleries to feature local artists Jane Troup and Julie Blackmon
Welcome back Bears! The semester is quickly coming to a close, with finals week beginning in JUST 2 days! If you're looking for a break from studying, some amazing art to enjoy, or just the refreshments, please join us on Friday, December 7th, for the last Art Walk of 2018! The Walk begins at 6:00PM-10:00PM, with over two dozen Art Walk locations for live art demonstrations, … [Read more...] about December FFAW Ends Semester with a Bang!
Welcome back to another First Friday Art Walk! Be sure to grab your jackets and coats, because this Walk is sure to be the chilliest one of the semester. (Forecasts for rain and lows of 36 degrees!) This month, FFAW offers an array of art that will fire your inspiration and warm your heart in the fave of the bitter cold on Friday, November 2nd. The reception will start at … [Read more...] about November 2nd: Art Walk Turns Chilly!