Christie Snelson's appreciation for art's ability to reach a community has inspired a career that has bettered the Springfield creative scene. Christie's current 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), … [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
Artist turned Entrepreneur When Matt Raithel began studying at Missouri State in 2000, he came seeking a pathway to video game design through the Electronic Arts (EA) program. Raithel was drawn to EA because of the interdisciplinary progressive nature of the program. Despite the extremely competitive application process, he was accepted and joined the animation track as a … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Matt Raithel
For nearly 30 years, Eric Pervukhin has been an integral part of the Art + Department—not only because of his exceptional teaching skills, but also his charismatic personality and continuous desire to encourage students. Those who had the privilege of knowing Eric Pervukhin as a professor, coworker, or even just in passing are no strangers to his contagious curiosity and … [Read more...] about Commemorating 29 years at MSU, Eric Pervukhin
As Iwona Zalewska-Duszek announces her retirement this year, we reflect upon the impact she has made in the Art + Design Department and beyond during her last 30 years of teaching. Iwona’s passion for MSU’s Study Away programs—combined with her dedication to foundational courses for undergraduate students—has contributed so much to the department as a whole. Iwona began … [Read more...] about Iwona Zalewska-Duszek retires, celebrating three decades at MSU