Rae Ann Rockwell standing next to one of her prints from the ‘Dandy’ series which won an Honorable Mention Award at a local exhibition. Some know her as the friendly face you see when you first enter Brick City, some know her as a helpful academic advisor, and some know her as the ‘Master of Disaster’ (a name given to her by faculty). Rae Ann … [Read more...] about Staff Spotlight: Rae Ann Rockwell
Through impressive schooling, many awards, prestigious positions, extensive research, and notable exhibits, Dr. Fatih Benzer, Assistant Professor of Art Education, has been involved in nearly every aspect of the arts. Though, he has found that his highest passion lies in the classroom. “Teaching has been the most rewarding job for me,” Fatih shares. Faith Benzer, Color Blind. … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Dr. Fatih Benzer
Chaney Jewell, Curator of Collections for the Art and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas, 2017 MSU graduate Ever since the age of 17 Chaney Jewell knew she wanted to be an art historian. Today, as the Curator of Collections for the Art and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas, she is living out that dream. During her time at Missouri State, Chaney studied art history and … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Chaney Jewell, Museum Curator
Associate Professor Sarah Williams is proud to call the rural Midwest “home.” So proud, in fact, that she recently finished a sabbatical dedicated to exploring new rural areas and investigating structures there in a studio artist residency program. Sarah Williams “I’ve always been drawn to the sense of place associated with the rural Midwest, where I grew up. … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Sarah Williams
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