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
While working a graphic design internship with Fight Colorectal Cancer, Leigh Stracener experienced firsthand how art can make an impact. The internship gave Leigh an outlet to use design skills to spread important awareness for a life-saving organization, and it also happened to included an opportunity to travel across the country to share the message. Fight Colorectal … [Read more...] about Design for Change: Internships that Make an Impact
Christie Snelson's appreciation for art's ability to reach a community has inspired a career that has bettered the Springfield creative scene. Snelson's positions as an exhibitions manager with Springfield Regional Arts Council and First Friday Art Walk communications director promote art viewing all over the city. With Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC), Snelson … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Christie Snelson, Community Arts Director
Since graduating with a BFA in Art with an emphasis in Ceramics in May of 2020, Liv Smith has been following artistic passions and an interest in teaching to find their way. So far, this approach has led to great success and a position as studio manager at Creava Studio, a multi-medium art studio offering classes to the Springfield community. As Liv explains, the beginning … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Liv Smith, Ceramicist and Teacher