After a one-year hiatus, the Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) made its return to Missouri State University this summer. The residential program for Missouri high school student artists took place June 2-15. Eighty-nine students from across the state participated. Dr. Christopher Collins, MFAA director and assistant professor in the department of communication at MSU; Kenny … [Read more...] about Investing in young, gifted artists for the future
This year has been a busy one for the College of Arts and Letters (COAL) at Missouri State University. As 2018 ends, the college is looking forward to several exciting things in 2019. Dr. Shawn Wahl, COAL interim dean, and Dr. Christopher Collins, Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) director and assistant professor in the department of communication, share some … [Read more...] about Inspiring in youth a love for the arts
Missouri State University’s College of Arts and Letters will resume hosting the Missouri Fine Arts Academy next summer. The Missouri Fine Arts Academy is a residential program for highly motivated student artists in visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing and music. The academy will take place June 2-15, 2019. The application process will begin in November. This session … [Read more...] about Missouri Fine Arts Academy to resume in 2019
The College of Arts and Letters at Missouri State University partners with the Springfield community, region and state to bring arts education to the young and old. They connect through performances, exhibitions, workshops and courses. They do this because the arts enrich our lives and expand our understanding of the world. Dr. Shawn Wahl, interim dean to the College of Arts … [Read more...] about Arts connect community to university
Consider summer 2018 just a brief intermission. Talented and passionate high school artists will flood the Missouri State University campus in summer 2019 when the Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) resumes. Moving forward with the MFAA The MFAA is restructuring and using 2018 as planning and development time while the College of Arts and Letters (COAL) seeks a director of … [Read more...] about Not the final act: Missouri Fine Arts Academy will continue