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. But, what is not as well known is, 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
MFA Visual Studies student Jennifer Rose Wolken is one of only nine artists featured in a juried exhibition, Chronicled in Clay: Ceramics and the Art of the Story, at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA). This unique exhibition brings together ceramics and contemporary book arts, and appears in conjunction with Claytopia, the National Council on Education for the Ceramic … [Read more...] about MFA student Jennifer Wolken in “Chronicled in Clay”, Minneapolis
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program recently produced a video about MFA student Neal Polallis. This video provides an inside glimpse of his artistic journey in the program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDVzs4u7XLQ About Neal Polallis My current research examines the altered state of existence an individual with schizophrenia might experience. Using computer software, … [Read more...] about Student spotlight: Neal Polallis