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
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
BFA in Design students showcase the culmination of their skills as they present final practicum projects for the BFA in Design Senior Exhibition. These client-based projects show the importance of design across industries, as students design materials ranging from teaching tools for elementary classrooms to local restaurant menus and more. The BFA in Design Senior Exhibition is … [Read more...] about BFA in Design Senior Exhibition Spring 2022
It's time again for the BFA in Art Senior Exhibition to return for the Spring 2022 graduating class. BFA in Art students dedicate months of time, attention, and artistic practice to develop a concept and bring a project to fruition as they jumpstart the rest of their professional careers. The exhibition is on view April 27–May 13 in both wings of the Brick City Gallery and will … [Read more...] about BFA in Art Senior Exhibition Spring 2022
Sparks of creativity are flying in Brick City's sculpture lab, both literally and figuratively. Five students are hard at work bringing their visions to life for this year's installment of Sculpture Walk Springfield. The process of participating in Sculpture Walk involves many hours of hard work, but for the student artists involved, it's also a learning experience unlike any … [Read more...] about The Student Process Behind Creating Public Art