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
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 professional, … [Read more...] about New podcast launch: The Business of Art and Design
All are welcome to experience a new, slowwwweerrr way of seeing and discussing art by attending Slow Viewing, a new program encouraging students, faculty, and community members to look, ponder, and analyze artwork both with themselves and each other in a relaxed setting. Previous Slow Viewing event for Dani Hume’s ‘Untitled’. Photo by Dayton Chambers. The Slow … [Read more...] about New program at Brick City slows & enriches the art-viewing experience
Jodi McCoy standing outside of Brick City Gallery. Jodi McCoy’s role as Director of Exhibitions in the Art + Design Department, encompasses much more than her three-word title. Jodi’s concentration lies in the Brick City Gallery, which involves curating, designing, marketing, and interpreting exhibits, but her contributions reach much further. Her adoration for museums … [Read more...] about Art + Design Staff Feature: Jodi McCoy
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 … [Read more...] about Near and There; Glimpses From a Fleeting World: a solo exhibit from Gwen Walstrand