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
Is the question, “what do you plan on doing with a degree in visual arts?” something you hear a lot? Do you like learning about different artists and their creative paths? The Business of Art and Design podcast, sponsored by the Art + Design Department, can help answer those questions. An excellent resource for students as they make the transition from student to … [Read more...] about New podcast launch: The Business of Art and Design
The virtual visiting artist talk, Zoom, Tweet, Like – Balancing Life as a Practicing Artist with Digital Noise, by the highly experienced painter, lecturer, and exhibiter Erika B. Hess, will be hosted by the Art + Design Department on Wednesday, April 7, from 5-7:30pm. Students and the public are asked to register in advance. If you are interested in attending, we encourage you … [Read more...] about Erika B. Hess: Virtual Visiting Artist