Even a small step towards learning something new can lead somewhere far beyond any expectations. For Angie Keller, what started as an interest in photography has led her on an unimaginable adventure and what she considers her "American Dream." Angie first decided to dabble in art classes during her time teaching Spanish at Missouri State. After taking a summer class in … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Angie Keller, Photographer
Documentary Photography students are gaining new techniques to bring awareness to social issues through their work, all through experiences that leave a lasting impression. The Special Topics in Photography class (ART 357) focused on Documentary Photography is led by Associate Professor Jimmie Allen. As an Integrated Service Learning class, it centers around conveying the … [Read more...] about Community Service Through Documentary Photography
When Missouri State photography professor Jimmie Allen was a boy, he distinctly remembers spending summers with his grandmother in Ava, Missouri. Having been born and raised in Springfield, Allen was unaccustomed to the change in atmosphere a small town like Ava had about it. Little did he know, this would inspire him to do a project devoted to the divide within the nation of … [Read more...] about Exploring Small Missouri Towns
It's time again for the BFA in Art Senior Exhibition to return for the Spring 2022 graduating class. BFA in Art students dedicate months of time, attention, and artistic practice to develop a concept and bring a project to fruition as they jumpstart the rest of their professional careers. The exhibition is on view April 27–May 13 in both wings of the Brick City Gallery and will … [Read more...] about BFA in Art Senior Exhibition Spring 2022
The Fall 2021 Visiting Artist Series continues with a lecture and two workshops featuring photographer Larry Gawel. The artist talk will take place October 5. Those wishing to attend can experience the talk in person in Brick City Building 1, room 312, or stream via Zoom (register in advance). The workshops covering the tintype process used by Gawel will be offered to students … [Read more...] about Visiting Artist Talk and Workshops: Larry Gawel