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. […]
Sparks of creativity are flying in Brick City’s sculpture lab, both literally and figuratively. Five students are hard at work bringing their visions to life for this year’s installment of Sculpture Walk Springfield. The process of participating in Sculpture Walk involves many hours of hard work, but for the student artists involved, it’s also a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 privilege of knowing Eric Pervukhin as a professor, coworker, or even just in passing are no strangers to […]