As the spring semester comes to an end, students are putting the finishing touches on their work for the BFA in Art Senior Exhibition. This exhibition will be on display at Brick City Gallery beginning April 26 and ending May 8. Through countless critiques and revisions, these students have put in a substantial amount of effort and time in pursuing their creative goals and … [Read more...] about BFA in Art Senior Exhibition at Brick City Gallery
Is the question, “what do you plan on doing with a degree in visual arts?” something you hear a lot? Do you like learning about different artists and their creative paths? The Business of Art and Design podcast, sponsored by the Art + Design Department, can help answer those questions. An excellent resource for students as they make the transition from student to … [Read more...] about New podcast launch: The Business of Art and Design
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