The virtual visiting scholar talk, Art: Taking It Personally by American art critic, Professor Emeritus Dr. Terry Barrett is being hosted by the Art + Design Department on Tuesday, January 26 at 11:00am. Students and the public are asked to register in advance. If you are interested in attending, we encourage you to register soon; space is limited. Barrett’s scholarship … [Read more...] about American Art Scholar and Critic to Visit via Zoom
The exhibition for BFA design students is quickly approaching--as does their graduation date. Design students graduating this December will get the chance to present their work in the BFA Senior Design Practicum Exhibition, opening December 4, and closing December 11. The exhibition was planned to be open in person at the Student Exhibition Center, but because of COVID-19, it … [Read more...] about BFA in Design Student Exhibition
As the fall semester heads toward a close, BFA in Art students have installed their senior exhibition--which is on display at the Brick City Gallery until December 5. Countless hours of coursework, trial-and-error, problem-solving, and creative brainstorming have prepared students to showcase their talents in this exhibit, and beyond. Jina Seo, assistant professor and … [Read more...] about BFA in Art, Senior Exhibition on View Now
Jodi McCoy’s role as Director of Exhibitions in the Art + Design Department, encompasses much more than her three-word title. Jodi's concentration lies in the Brick City Gallery, which involves curating, designing, marketing, and interpreting exhibits, but her contributions reach much further. Her adoration for museums began at a young age. “Growing up in Austin, Texas, my … [Read more...] about Art + Design Staff Feature: Jodi McCoy
Gwen Walstrand’s local exhibit, Near and There; Glimpses From a Fleeting World, is now showing until November 18, at the Spiva Art Gallery on the campus of Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri. This is a rare opportunity to see a large, solo exhibition of Gwen's, since she normally exhibits in larger cities both nationally and internationally. The relatively … [Read more...] about Near and There; Glimpses From a Fleeting World: a solo exhibit from Gwen Walstrand