Amanda Smith, new assistant professor in the Art + Design Department, is expanding the relationship between painting, quilting, and other mediums; plus, allowing students to see the breadth of creative possibilities within and beyond her work. Through her redefinition of preconceived notions of painting, she creates an environment for students that values and encourages the … [Read more...] about Art + Design New Faculty Feature: Amanda Smith
Open from January 29 to March 2, 2019, this exhibition will feature two local favorites, photographer Julie Blackmon's Midwest Materials in the west gallery and painter Jane Troup's show Fauna and Flora in the east gallery. Come to the reception February 1, 6 – 8:30 pm to celebrate: free and open to the pubic, with event parking available in lots 45 and 46 on Mill Street … [Read more...] about Spring exhibition at Brick City Galleries to feature local artists Jane Troup and Julie Blackmon
When Ainura Ashirova arrived at Missouri State to pursue her Master of Fine Arts, she'd already established herself as an effective arts administrator. She'd spent many years working for the British Council in her native Kazakhstan. "I traveled to London often," she said, "and I was a very successful arts manager." Ainura also worked with the United States Embassy and … [Read more...] about Ainura: artist and traveler
The Student Exhibition Center and Brick City Gallery will show the work of Art + Design seniors for the next few weeks. Those students completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree will be displaying their works in the last exhibitions of 2016, including: At the SEC: Steven Heath, Animation Anna Tumbabia, Photography (see photo) Tyler Forster, Sculpture At Brick City … [Read more...] about SEC and Brick City Artwork Showings
The Student Exhibition Center is pleased to welcome members of Missouri State University and the Springfield community to the Sculpture, Drawing and Painting Students' Biennial Exhibition opening this Friday. The show consists of work from all levels of current MSU sculpture, drawing and painting students as well as a few works by students who graduated last year. Friday … [Read more...] about SEC Biennial Exhibition