Rodney Frew, professor emeritus, taught printmaking, drawing, and painting at Missouri State University from 1963 to 1997. An exhibition of his work opens November 26 at the Springfield Art Museum (SAM) and remains on view until March 19, 2023. The work featured in this exhibition is pulled largely from the museum's permanent collection. Morgan Frew, will be giving an artist … [Read more...] about Rodney Frew exhibit at the Springfield Art Museum
Artist Anna Valdez was originally scheduled to kick off the semester's Visiting Artist and Designers Series with a public lecture, "Through Observation," and after initially being postponed, the event has been rescheduled for next semester. Her visit will take place March 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in Brick City Building 1, room 312. "Through Observation" will cover Anna's … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED Visiting Artist Talk: Anna Valdez
Art is a valuable method of empowerment when it inspires others to live as their most authentic selves. For Missouri State Art + Design alum Trevor Doell, creating artwork inspired by his own experiences and the history of the LGBTQ+ community has aimed to promote representation, self-acceptance, and inclusion. "Being a gay man in the Midwest has not always been a fun … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Trevor Doell
An exhibition celebrating Professor Emerita Judith Fowler's work in painting fills both sides of Brick City Gallery this summer. The exhibition is on view June 21–August 5 and will be open for two First Friday Art Walks on July 1 and August 5 from 6–8 p.m. The two-part exhibit is the first in a series of exhibitions highlighting the works of faculty emeriti of the … [Read more...] about New Emeritus Series spotlights work of Judith Fowler
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