If you asked Midori Saito, former Art + Design student, what she had been up to since graduating in 2018, she would reply, “Lots of things!” This is a bit of an understatement coming from the graphic designer. For starters, Midori moved to Kansas City to continue her creative pursuits, but encountered some career shifts before getting where she is today. “Right now, I … [Read more...] about Unplanned can be the best plan: Alumni feature, Midori Saito
Join us at the Student Exhibition Center as Art + Design students present original work in the Sculpture, Drawing, and Painting Area Exhibit. Students’ sculptures, drawings, paintings, and more will be on display now until April 16. These works come from courses taken fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters and were all created by undergraduate students. This exhibit highlights … [Read more...] about SEC Sculpture, Drawing & Painting Area Exhibition
Batsheba Castro Martinez has much wisdom to share--even though she graduated from MSU just over a year ago. Batsheba was a dual-major in graphic design and illustration at MSU, and is currently putting those skills to use through freelancing. What follows is an interview with her, sharing how the pandemic has shaped her process, helpful career advice for students, and … [Read more...] about Freelancing wisdom & more from alumni Batsheba Castro Martinez
The Student Exhibition Center showcased student photo and metal work of all levels in a biennial exhibit, curated from their final portfolios within a wide range of courses. This exhibition always differs a bit from those that came before. “The students and the range of work they are making always makes it a different show,” explains Gwen Walstrand, Faculty Area Coordinator … [Read more...] about Photo and Metals Area Exhibit at the SEC
Art & Design builds relationship with Sculpture Walk Springfield Sculpture Walk Springfield installed its first collection in April 2016 and has since become a staple of downtown culture. The current president of the board of directors, Nicole Brown, and former president Robert Carolla reached out to the department of art and design to partner up in 2017. That year, … [Read more...] about Student work showcased in Sculpture Walk Springfield