A dream job isn’t such a dream for Keeli McCarthy, Senior Designer at Fantagraphics, and now, Artist-in-Residence at Missouri State. As a new faculty member in the Art + Design Department, she is bringing industry knowledge from the publishing house of the world’s greatest cartoonists, as well as innovative teaching to students. Before coming to Springfield, McCarthy … [Read more...] about Art + Design New Faculty Feature: Keeli McCarthy
Daniel Zender remembers looking at Communication Arts when he was a student at MSU. The international journal, which covers graphic design, advertising, photography, illustration and media, inspired him. Now, Zender is inspiring others: He has been featured in Communication Arts himself. A story in the November/December 2018 issue showcased his work as a go-to … [Read more...] about Artist becoming a recognized illustrator
Batsheba checking in from the ERASMUS exchange with the Fine Arts Academy in Krakow: "As cheesy as it may sound, my time in Krakow, Poland, has been nothing short of life-changing. I had my qualms about coming here, as most study abroad students do. I was afraid I would become homesick; that I would not do well adjusting into the culture; that I wouldn’t do well in classes; … [Read more...] about More student notes from abroad: Batsheba Castro-Martinez in Krakow, Poland
The Department of Art and Design is pleased and honored to host Mr Marcin Białas, an artist visiting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, Poland, where he serves as a professor and as the Chair of Graphic Art Faculty. Mr Białas’ work has been widely lauded, receiving numerous solo shows and grants internationally. Mr. Białas will offer a … [Read more...] about Guest artist lecture, Marcin Białas
The Missouri State Department of Art & Design and Department of Theater & Dance are hosting Gitte Kath, an internationally recognized multidisciplinary artist from Denmark from August 26th-September 3rd. During her visit to the MSU campus she will present a public lecture to the Springfield community on September 2nd, at 5:30pm, Brick One building, room 312. … [Read more...] about Danish visiting artist, Gitte Kath