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Sharon Harper exhibits recent work

May 19, 2022 by Web Strategy and Development

Sharon Harper, Professor Emerita, is exhibiting a new body of work at Missouri Southern State University’s Spiva Gallery. “A Solitary Year” will be on view May 18 – June 17, 2022. Harper will present an artist talk on June 16 at 5 pm with a reception in the gallery at 6 pm. Harper’s work as a visual artist is rooted in personal narrative. While the focus and media of her work … [Read more...] about Sharon Harper exhibits recent work

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Two Classes Share Research at Missouri Archaeological Society Annual Conference

April 18, 2022 by Web Strategy and Development

Some extra patience paid off for thirteen Museum Studies undergraduate students and alumni. Dr. Billie Follensbee’s Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts class (MST 488) created research posters that were selected to be presented at the Missouri Archaeological Society‘s annual conference on April 9, after the event was canceled and postponed the past two … [Read more...] about Two Classes Share Research at Missouri Archaeological Society Annual Conference

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Alumni Feature: Liv Smith, Ceramicist and Teacher

April 18, 2022 by Web Strategy and Development

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

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The Student Process Behind Creating Public Art

April 7, 2022 by Web Strategy and Development

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 learning … [Read more...] about The Student Process Behind Creating Public Art

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Passion and Preparation are Keys to Success for Art Educators

March 28, 2022 by Web Strategy and Development

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 not seem to be changing … [Read more...] about Passion and Preparation are Keys to Success for Art Educators

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