Six MFA in Visual Studies students are celebrating the accomplishments of their work and the completion of their studies with the MFA Showcase Exhibition. The exhibition is on view in Springfield Art Museum's Weisel and Kelly Galleries May 6–28, with an opening reception May 5 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Much of the work in the showcase exhibition represents individual creative … [Read more...] about MFA Showcase Exhibition at Springfield Art Museum
An exhibition showcasing the recent artwork and works in progress of Missouri State's MFA in Visual Studies students fills Brick City Gallery west. The exhibition, Make to Know is on view through December 9 and is open for First Friday Art Walk December 2 from 6–9 p.m. The exhibition was coordinated by Mara Cressey and Shelby Theis-Lukenbill, two MFA students in this … [Read more...] about MFA Students Share Recent Works in “Make to Know”
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
The Missouri State Department of Art + Design now offers a Master of Art Education (MAE) degree. Benefitting both undergraduate students desiring to continue their education, as well as practicing art teachers, the MAE enables individuals to not only strengthen their teaching abilities, but also expand their knowledge within respective concentrations. Two faculty teach within … [Read more...] about Master’s Degree in Art Education is accepting students
After a busy semester dedicated to time in the studio, students in the MFA in Visual Studies program are excited to present a group exhibition at Springfield Art Museum. The MFA in Visual Studies Exhibition showcases the work of Thesis Candidate Haley Biere, along with recent works by fellow MFA students. The exhibition is on view May 7–21, with an opening reception on May 6 … [Read more...] about Visual Studies MFA Students Present Group Exhibition