The strong professional preparation of Missouri State’s Art Education program is well-known. But, what is not as well known is, lately, students have been getting hired to teach while they are still students themselves. While this current surge in job openings may not last long, the consistent success achieved by students in the program does not seem to be changing … [Read more...] about Passion and Preparation are Keys to Success for Art Educators
When you’re invited to display your work among some of the industry’s best design associations and artists, you take it. For artists and designers, having your name recognized on a global scale is an incomparable experience. A group of faculty and students in design from Missouri State’s Art + Design Department had the opportunity after receiving an invitation … [Read more...] about Springfield to Seoul: Missouri State Graphic Design Faculty & Student Featured in International Exhibition
An exhibition of Art Education faculty work entitled, Spirituality & Coexistence, is now on view at the Cabot Gallery until August 1. This is an excellent time to see a relatively large body of recent creative works by Dr. Fatih Benzer and Dr. Steve Willis. Benzer’s painting “Rahman” from 2018 is one of the paintings on view. “Rahman” is … [Read more...] about Art Education Faculty Exhibition
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
As Iwona Zalewska-Duszek announces her retirement this year, we reflect upon the impact she has made in the Art + Design Department and beyond during her last 30 years of teaching. Iwona’s passion for MSU’s Study Away programs—combined with her dedication to foundational courses for undergraduate students—has contributed so much to the department as a whole. Art + Design … [Read more...] about Iwona Zalewska-Duszek retires, celebrating three decades at MSU