Springfield Creatives, a local professional organization, is hosting guest speaker Cymone Wilder on the topic of "Finding Your Voice." The event takes place September 21 at 6:00 p.m. in Missouri State's Glass Hall. The event is open to the public and free for students and Springfield Creatives members. For non-members or non-student attendees, there is a $10 entry … [Read more...] about Springfield Creatives Hosts Artist & Designer Guest Speaker
Graphic Design and Illustration majors are frequently finding opportunities to add international exhibition recognition to their resumés. Most recently, a group of students and faculty participated in Typozone /4/, an international exhibition based out of Eger, Hungary. Missouri State University was the only university representing the United States among ten other institutions … [Read more...] about Design Area Represented in Hungarian Typography Exhibition
The Art + Design Department partnered with six student-artists to present a virtual exhibition featuring comics centered around the theme of mental health. In response to the worldwide pandemic and the isolation, uncertainty, and worry that has come with it, the exhibition focuses on the familiar therapeutic quality that art holds for so many. The exhibition, Mental Health … [Read more...] about Virtual Exhibition Considers the Intersection of Mental Health & Creativity
Missouri State's Design and Illustration students showcase their work in the Biennial Design + Image Exhibition, the first exhibition on view at the new Carolla Arts Exhibition Center. The show is on display through October 20. "This exhibition is a long-standing tradition in the department. It is curated as the 'best works' from all design and illustration classes from … [Read more...] about Biennial Design + Image Exhibition Debuts New Carolla Arts Exhibition Center
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