Is the question, “what do you plan on doing with a degree in visual arts?” something you hear a lot? Do you like learning about different artists and their creative paths? The Business of Art and Design podcast, sponsored by the Art + Design Department, can help answer those questions. An excellent resource for students as they make the transition from student to … [Read more...] about New podcast launch: The Business of Art and Design
Some know her as the friendly face you see when you first enter Brick City, some know her as a helpful academic advisor, and some know her as the 'Master of Disaster' (a name given to her by faculty). Rae Ann Rockwell is all of these things and more. Rae Ann’s official title is Academic Administrative Assistant II, and you can find her in the main office of the … [Read more...] about Staff Spotlight: Rae Ann Rockwell
Through impressive schooling, many awards, prestigious positions, extensive research, and notable exhibits, Dr. Fatih Benzer, Assistant Professor of Art Education, has been involved in nearly every aspect of the arts. Though, he has found that his highest passion lies in the classroom. “Teaching has been the most rewarding job for me,” Fatih shares. Fatih is an … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Dr. Fatih Benzer
Ever since the age of 17 Chaney Jewell knew she wanted to be an art historian. Today, as the Curator of Collections for the Art and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas, she is living out that dream. During her time at Missouri State, Chaney studied art history and minored in museum studies, she cites this as an amazing experience. “Seeing Brick City and the diverse courses … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Chaney Jewell, Museum Curator
Associate Professor Sarah Williams is proud to call the rural Midwest "home." So proud, in fact, that she recently finished a sabbatical dedicated to exploring new rural areas and investigating structures there in a studio artist residency program. "I’ve always been drawn to the sense of place associated with the rural Midwest, where I grew up. It’s a sense very … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Sarah Williams