When Missouri State photography professor Jimmie Allen was a boy, he distinctly remembers spending summers with his grandmother in Ava, Missouri. Having been born and raised in Springfield, Allen was unaccustomed to the change in atmosphere a small town like Ava had about it. Little did he know, this would inspire him to do a […]
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 privilege of knowing Eric Pervukhin as a professor, coworker, or even just in passing are no strangers to […]
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 […]
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 […]