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
The strong professional preparation of Missouri State's Art Education program is well known. What is not as well known is that, lately, students have been getting hired to teach while they are still students themselves. While this current surge in job openings may not last long, the consistent success achieved by students in the program does not seem to be changing anytime … [Read more...] about Passion and Preparation are Keys to Success for Art Educators
Published work in an international magazine? Rare. Published student work in an international magazine? Even rarer! This achievement has become reality for Shen Chen Hsieh and Andrew Haener with their winning work appearing in the first publication devoted entirely to the art of contemporary illustration, 3x3. Every year, 3x3 holds an illustration competition where artists from … [Read more...] about Art + Design Student Work Appears in International Publication of Award-Winning Illustration