This summer Art and Design ceramics professor Keith Ekstam spent four weeks in Jingdezhen, China, as a visiting artist resident. With assistance from a summer faculty fellowship through Missouri State, Ekstam received funds for travel expenses to and from China as well as housing and studio space to complete his residency. Ekstam’s studio was located at the residency … [Read more...] about Ceramics professor spends summer in Jingdezhen
The Concert Chorale, one of the music department’s most celebrated singing ensembles, takes regular tours abroad, sending talented student singers to international venues to entertain audiences and give them global exposure. This year, from May 16-25, the Chorale toured Austria and sang at several venues, including Vienna, Graz, and Obervellach. The Chorale was joined by a … [Read more...] about Concert Chorale tours Austria
Several Missouri State art students joined local area art supporters on a bus ride to the State Capitol on February 11th in celebration of Missouri Citizens For The Arts annual advocacy day. At 2 p.m. that afternoon students witnessed the Missouri Arts Council present its 2009 Creative Community Award to the City of Springfield and the Springfield Regional Arts … [Read more...] about Art students exhibit work at Capitol