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
Join the Art + Design Department for the first visiting artist event of the Spring 2022 semester—Bede Clarke, Painted Pot: Line, Color, Imagery. The event takes place February 7 at 4:00pm in Brick City Building 1, room 312. Attendees can also participate virtually via Zoom. Bede Clarke is an artist and ceramicist with work displayed on both a local and global scale. He … [Read more...] about Bede Clarke: Visiting Artist Talk
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
As the fall semester heads toward a close, BFA in Art students have installed their senior exhibition--which is on display at the Brick City Gallery until December 5. Countless hours of coursework, trial-and-error, problem-solving, and creative brainstorming have prepared students to showcase their talents in this exhibit, and beyond. Jina Seo, assistant professor and … [Read more...] about BFA in Art, Senior Exhibition on View Now
Physical distancing in a university setting has been challenging in general, let alone for programs requiring hands-on interaction and close proximity for classroom demonstrations. Jina Seo and Kevin Hughes, professors in the Art + Design Department, have incorporated video cameras and large monitors as a solution to this problem which allows for professor-student interaction … [Read more...] about Solving COVID-19 Challenges in the Classroom with Innovative Technology