Through impressive schooling, many awards, prestigious positions, extensive research, and notable exhibits, Dr. Fatih Benzer, Assistant Professor of Art Education, has been involved in nearly every aspect of the arts. Though, he has found that his highest passion lies in the classroom. “Teaching has been the most rewarding job for me,” Fatih shares. Fatih is an … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Dr. Fatih Benzer
All are welcome to experience a new, slowwwweerrr way of seeing and discussing art by attending Slow Viewing, a new program encouraging students, faculty, and community members to look, ponder, and analyze artwork both with themselves and each other in a relaxed setting. The Slow Viewing events occur in the Brick City Gallery and are led by Shauna Smith, a graduate … [Read more...] about New program at Brick City slows & enriches the art-viewing experience
The virtual visiting scholar talk, Art: Taking It Personally by American art critic, Professor Emeritus Dr. Terry Barrett is being hosted by the Art + Design Department on Tuesday, January 26 at 11:00am. Students and the public are asked to register in advance. If you are interested in attending, we encourage you to register soon; space is limited. Barrett’s scholarship … [Read more...] about American Art Scholar and Critic to Visit via Zoom
Ever since the age of 17 Chaney Jewell knew she wanted to be an art historian. Today, as the Curator of Collections for the Art and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas, she is living out that dream. During her time at Missouri State, Chaney studied art history and minored in museum studies, she cites this as an amazing experience. “Seeing Brick City and the diverse courses … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Chaney Jewell, Museum Curator
From receiving a BFA in art (with concentrations in both ceramics and photography) to now working as an art therapist, Kristin Yarnell has found her passion--with the unexpected help and inspiration from hometown friends and an English class. “I applied to MSU as a ceramics major after falling in love with clay in high school,” explains Kristin, “but [I was] extremely … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Kristin Yarnell, Art Therapist