The virtual visiting artist talk, Resistance is Love is Transformation is Love is Resistance, by the widely versatile Naima Lowe, is being hosted by the Art + Design Department on Wednesday, March 3, from 5:30-7:30pm. 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. Naima … [Read more...] about Naima Lowe: Virtual visiting artist
Gwen Walstrand’s local exhibit, Near and There; Glimpses From a Fleeting World, is now showing until November 18, at the Spiva Art Gallery on the campus of Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri. This is a rare opportunity to see a large, solo exhibition of Gwen's, since she normally exhibits in larger cities both nationally and internationally. The relatively … [Read more...] about Near and There; Glimpses From a Fleeting World: a solo exhibit from Gwen Walstrand
“ABOUT A MASK” virtually showcases the artwork of Art + Design students sharing their artistic interpretations of the societal, cultural, and historical roles masks play in their daily lives. Through varying mediums showcasing varying perspectives, the students creatively communicate the impact masks have had on them individually, as well as on their communities and … [Read more...] about ABOUT A MASK: Virtual Exhibit
Don't miss your chance! Just a few days left to view “Take it From Here,” an exhibition of photographs exploring the concept of family curated by Zora J Murff and Rana Young, featuring artists: Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Widline Cadet, Jasmine Clarke, Paul Guilmoth, Kathryn Harrison, Elizabeth Hibbard, Tommy Kha, Alec Kaus, Nadiya Nacorda, Lindley Warren Mickunas. The east … [Read more...] about The Collaborative Work of Zora J Murff & Rana Young
A photograph from a recent project portraying children and young adults with learning disabilities by senior photography major, Shelby Walters, will be included in Lux 2017, an annual photographic journal published by Southern Illinois University. In addition to being selected for this publication, Shelby also received an Honorable Mention award. The juror for Lux 2017 was Tom … [Read more...] about Shelby Walters & Cory Powell Photography Accomplishments