Art is a valuable method of empowerment when it inspires others to live as their most authentic selves. For Missouri State Art + Design alum Trevor Doell, creating artwork inspired by his own experiences and the history of the LGBTQ+ community has aimed to promote representation, self-acceptance, and inclusion. Trevor’s painting, “Crystal” “Being a gay … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Trevor Doell
The Springfield Art Musuem in collaboration with Missouri State will be hosting the Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) student exhibition on May 4. The show is comprised of many works by distinguished Missouri State alumni artists: Ainura Ashirova, Tawn Dickison, Vladan Djordjevic, Shen Chen Hsieh, Xuehua Jin, My Que Luu, Neal Polallis, Carla Stine, and Jennifer Rose Walken. The … [Read more...] about Springfield Art Musuem: MFA Showcase
Keith Ekstam, an MSU art and design professor, is one of seven artists whose works will be featured in the Springfield Art Museum’s exhibit, “The Wood-Fired Kiln: A Catalyst for Collaboration.” The exhibit features work created using wood-firing kiln and showcases various wood-firing techniques. The museum is hosting an opening reception at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. … [Read more...] about Professor’s work showcased in Springfield Art Museum exhibit