A collaborative gallery space on Missouri State's main campus acts as the intersection of art and access to public health care. The Taylor Gallery, located in Magers Health and Wellness Center, offers the therapeutic benefits of art to patients and staff. As described by the University Galleries webpage, "The mission of the Taylor Gallery is to provide a moment of respite and … [Read more...] about Taylor Gallery: An Intersection of Art and Public Health
Museum Studies student Naysa Adams is finishing out her college career on a bright note after being awarded the Diversity Internship Award. The award is presented by Missouri Humanities Council and Missouri Association for Museums and Archives as a way to promote diversity in the field of museums and archives and represent the diverse communities they serve. Naysa received the … [Read more...] about Museum Studies Student Receives Diversity Internship Award
An exhibition featuring the work of six art education majors, coordinated by one of the program's students, currently fills Brick City's Cabot Gallery. Artists as Teachers is on view now through November 18 and is open for First Friday Art Walk November 4 from 6–9 p.m. As the primary coordinator for the exhibition, art education senior Sidney Young has organized this … [Read more...] about Art Education Seniors Showcase Creative Practice
Even a small step towards learning something new can lead somewhere far beyond any expectations. For Angie Keller, what started as an interest in photography has led her on an unimaginable adventure and what she considers her "American Dream." Angie first decided to dabble in art classes during her time teaching Spanish at Missouri State. After taking a summer class in … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Angie Keller, Photographer
Art is a valuable method of empowerment when it inspires others to live as their most authentic selves. For Missouri State Art + Design alum Trevor Doell, creating artwork inspired by his own experiences and the history of the LGBTQ+ community has aimed to promote representation, self-acceptance, and inclusion. "Being a gay man in the Midwest has not always been a fun … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Trevor Doell