A group of Art + Design alumni return to where it all began, with recent works showing how far they have come. Contemporaries, a first-of-its-kind exhibition at Carolla Arts Exhibition Center, features the artwork of Madeline Brice, Zoe Hawk, Cortney Metzger, and Dryden Wells. The exhibition is on view now through February 17 and will be open for First Friday Art Walk February … [Read more...] about Contemporaries at Carolla: A Group Alumni Exhibition
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
Jina Seo using the camera to magnify her demonstration in the classroom. Physical distancing in a university setting has been challenging in general, let alone for programs requiring hands-on interaction and close proximity for classroom demonstrations. Jina Seo and Kevin Hughes, professors in the Art + Design Department, have incorporated video cameras and large monitors as a … [Read more...] about Solving COVID-19 Challenges in the Classroom with Innovative Technology
Cortney Metzger, a recent graduate from the Art and Design department with a BFA in ceramics, has been recognized by the Osage Nation Museum during Women’s History Month and their #5womenartists and #5WomenWahZhaZhiArtists campaigns. Cortney’s also accepted an offer from the University of New Mexico to attend graduate school with a Teaching Assistantship where she … [Read more...] about Ceramics alumna success– Cortney Metzger
Ceramics students and faculty will be participating again in the Empty Bowls fundraising event by creating ceramic bowls that will be for sale. This year’s event will be held on Sept. 23 from 4:30-8 p.m. at Panera Bread located at 4100 S. Campbell Avenue in Springfield. Last year’s event raised more than $5,000 for the Ozarks Food Harvest. All are welcome! … [Read more...] about Empty Bowls for Ozarks Food Harvest