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Alumni Feature: Christie Snelson, Community Arts Director

May 24, 2022 by Web Strategy and Development

Christie Snelson’s appreciation for art’s ability to reach a community has inspired a career that has bettered the Springfield creative scene. Christie’s current 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 … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Christie Snelson, Community Arts Director

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Alumni Feature: Liv Smith, Ceramicist and Teacher

April 18, 2022 by Web Strategy and Development

Since graduating with a BFA in Ceramics in May of 2020, Liv Smith has been following artistic passions and an interest in teaching to find their way. So far, this approach has led to great success and a position as studio manager at Creava Studio, a multi-medium art studio offering classes to the Springfield community. As Liv explains, the beginning stages of working in the … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Liv Smith, Ceramicist and Teacher

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Alumni Spotlight: Matt Raithel

October 29, 2021 by Web Strategy and Development

Artist turned Entrepreneur Matt Raithel When Matt Raithel began studying at Missouri State in 2000, he came seeking a pathway to video game design through the Electronic Arts (EA) program. Raithel was drawn to EA because of the interdisciplinary progressive nature of the program. Despite the extremely competitive application process, he was accepted and joined the animation … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Matt Raithel

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Entrepreneur and trailblazer wants Broadway to be accessible to anyone, anywhere

October 29, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Jessica Ryan, ’03, has always given her all on stage. Her giving nature carries over to the behind-the-scenes work of show business. She lives in New York City, the hub of the theatre world. She is the chief executive officer and co-founder of the studio Broadway Unlocked, and its sister technology company, All Together Now. Ryan uses technology — including livestreaming, … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur and trailblazer wants Broadway to be accessible to anyone, anywhere

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Commemorating 29 years at MSU, Eric Pervukhin

May 12, 2021 by Web Strategy and Development

During a visiting artist’s Japanese printmaking workshop, Maria Gerasimchuk-Djordjevic and Eric Pervukhin take a moment to ‘pose’. For nearly 30 years, Eric Pervukhin has been an integral part of the Art + Department—not only because of his exceptional teaching skills, but also his charismatic personality and continuous desire to encourage. Those who had the … [Read more...] about Commemorating 29 years at MSU, Eric Pervukhin

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