Past Exhibitions

Carolla Arts Exhibition Center- Inagural Fall 2021 Exhibitions

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We ushered in the fall 2021 semester with a plethora of exciting new changes on the horizon. We kicked off the semester with the establishment of a new University Galleries system.

After establishing the University Galleries system, on October 1, we officially opened our new exhibitions space, the Robert and Margaret Carolla Arts Exhibition Center.

Biennial Design + Image
October 1 – 15

The Biennial Design + Image exhibition featured work from Abigail Fahnestock, Alayna Johannsen, Alex Bohnert, Alex Gaebler, Alexandra Curry, Allison Silvey, Amanda Schilling, Andrew Stinnett, Angela (Julie) Rakhuba, Angelina Navarro, Anna Keiser, Ashlyn Hendrickson, Bao Nguyen, Bennett Outman, Cameron Luther, Carlyn Henson, Coby Morrone, Curtis Lenssen, Dalia Alzanbaqi, Daniella Gonzalez, Emi Juchems, Emily Reed, Frazier, Gabriella Southworth, Hannah Nole, Holly Brandon, Isabella Strang, Jadie Arnett, Julia Mason, Kailey Johnson, KaLen Love, Karly Byers, Kat Huchkins, Katelyn Homer, Katie Lloyd, Kjella Acosta, Kora Madou Heng, Kortney Smart, Lance Moyer, Leanna Ordonez, Leigh Stracener, Lena Nguyen, Lenna Nguyen, Morgan Collins, Paige Cawein, Patricia Hilton, Patrick Cunningham, Renee Newkirk, Samantha Gray, Samuel Stillie, Sarah Powell, Savannah Randall, Sloane Galindo, Stephanie Dejeu, Sydney Arlt, Tabitha Mumford, Timothy Keeling, and Zach Pierre.

Brick City and Carolla Art Galleries on October 20, 2021. Jesse Scheve/Missouri State University
Brick City and Carolla Art Galleries on October 20, 2021. Jesse Scheve/Missouri State University

Fifth Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition for Secondary Teachers & Students
October 27 – November 12           

Organized by professor Dr. Steve Willis and juried by Department of Art + Design faculty, this fifth showing of the Statewide Juried Exhibition for Secondary Teachers & Students featured work from 15 teachers and their students. Each teacher exhibited a project alongside works by three of their students demonstrating many ways teachers impact and inspire the work of their students.

BFA in Design
December 3 – 17

The BFA in Design exhibition featured work from Dalia Alzanbaqi, Rachel Baltz, Michelle Batista, Ashlea Duckworth, Grace Elliott, Samantha Gray, Emilie Hallgren, Ashlyn Hendrickson, KaLen Love, Sara McLemore, Brady Roberds, Meagan Smith, and Staci Stokes.

Brick City Gallery- Fall 2021 Exhibitions

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We ushered in the fall 2021 semester with a plethora of exciting new changes and exhibitions on the horizon. We kicked off the semester with the establishment of a new University Galleries system.

After establishing the University Galleries system, on October 1, we officially opened our new exhibitions space, the Robert and Margaret Carolla Arts Exhibition Center.

emerging.poetic
August 23 – September 24

Curated by associate professor Colby Jennings, emerging.poetic featured work from Joe Hedges, Reza Safavi, and Monika Weiss.

emerging.poetic also exhibited a juried collection of gif’s from Osvaldo Cibils, Nicole Czapinski, Maryam Faridani, Izosceles, Erica Jewell, Zachary Koch, Phyllis Bulkin Lehrer, Morgan McKendry, Zach McLane, Neta Moses, Ryan Sarah Murphy, Yudji Oliveira, Noah Travil Phillips, Alex Tyson, and Joshua Unikel.


Joe Hedges


Reza Safavi and juried gif’s

Gather: Rachel Youn and Moonment: Sizhu Li
October 1 – November 5

In collaboration with associate professor Deidre Argyle, the Brick City Galleries exhibited immersive kinetic installations from Rachel Youn and Sizhu Li.

Brick City and Carolla Art Galleries on October 20, 2021. Jesse Scheve/Missouri State University
Brick City and Carolla Art Galleries on October 20, 2021. Jesse Scheve/Missouri State University

BFA in Art Senior Exhibition
November 22 – December 10

The fall 2021 BFA in Art Senior Exhibition featured bodies of work from Cherokee Knight, Joni R Neal, and Amanda Steimel.


Cherokee Knight

Convergence, a graduate pop-up exhibition
November 29 – December 10

Convergence featured work from current grad students, Rick Briggenhorst, Haley Biere, Mara Cressey, Adana Garrote, Meidi Karampour, Teddy Osei, Anton Pleshka, Erin Sedra, Shelby Theis-Lukenbill, and JP Vivas.


Haley Biere and JP Vivas

 

 

Brick City Gallery–Spring 2021 Exhibitions

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The Spring 2021 semester featured a full schedule of programming covering a range of diverse themes for our audience to explore.

Human +: Living and Making during the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
January 11 – February 7

Featuring Ben Cuevas, Kairon Liu, Darryl D Terrell, and Jessica Whitbread Human + explored artists living and making with HIV. This exhibition also included a curated timeline exploring the history of HIV/AIDS in Missouri and North America.


Jessica Whitbread, Love Positive Women Project


Ben Cuevas, Knit Veins

Back in my Body: Rae Senarighi
February 16 – March 5

Back in my Body celebrated and appreciated the human form by encouraging the notion of being at home in our own bodies. Through the use of vivid color mixed with continuous self-acceptance and self-love, Rae Senarighi creates portraits and typography showcasing beautiful individuals celebrating their stunning uniqueness with pride.

From Chernobyl to COVID Poster Collection
March 22 – April 9

In collaboration with PosterTerritory and The 4th Block, From Chernobyl to COVID Poster Collection curated by Olga Severina and Oleg Veklenko explored two of the world’s most catastrophic and poignant events in recent history.

Spring 2021 BFA in Art Senior Exhibition
April 26 – May 8

Every semester, the Brick City Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition of work by graduating students from the Department of Art and Design. The spring exhibition showcases the talent and skill of students who have spent years developing an artistic practice that will carry them into their professional careers.

Students with work in the exhibition: Ana Medley, Megan Kemp, Danielle Signaigo, Trevor Heitz, Emileigh Bond, Sam Schacht, Leah Stiefermann, Brianna Miller, Daniel Johnson, Joyce Mudge, Sabrina Merrill, Derek Fitzpatrick, Cierra Carter, Malaina Elliott, Hannah Dipoto, Molly Martin, Victoria Frizell, Brianna Miller, and Grace Cooper.


Leah Stiefermann and Malaina Elliott


Sabrina Merrill, Daniel Johnson, and Derek Fitzpatrick

SEC– Spring 2021 Exhibitions

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During the spring 2021 semester, the university announced the building housing the Student Exhibition Center would be sold as we transitioned to a newly acquired exhibition space located at 326 N. Boonville. We closed out our time at the SEC, also known as the old Sorosis house with four student focused exhibitions.

Annual Foundations Exhibition
January 25 – February 10

The Annual Foundations Exhibition featured a well-rounded collection of work from the department’s foundations courses demonstrating student’s understanding of various artistic concepts in two and three-dimensional design, as well as drawing.

Metals + Jewelry / Photography Exhibition
February 24 – March 9

The biennial Metals + Jewelry / Photography show exhibited a dynamic collection of metals + jewelry and photography student work ranging from all levels of undergraduate study.

Sculpture / Drawing + Painting Exhibition
April 5 – 16

The Sculpture / Drawing + Painting Exhibition featured an strong display of sculpture and drawing + painting work from students studying at all levels in the department’s undergraduate courses.

BFA in Design Exhibition
May 3 – 13

Every semester the Student Exhibition Center is pleased to host an exhibition of work by graduating students from the Department of Art and Design. The spring exhibition showcases the talent and skill of students who have spent years developing their design practice that will carry them into their professional careers.

Students with work in the exhibition: Caleb Allen, Kelly Baker, Katie Batliner, Alexandra Bohnert, Gretchen Decker, Cariann Dureka, Gabrielle Eisterhold, Holly Elijah, Kathryn Garbee, Alisha Heitz, Erin Hoyt, Craig Hunter, Hannah Hurst, Shelby Lews, Katie Lloyd, Lancer Moyer, Kjella Page, Briana Perrin, Keaton Sharpe, Bri Shatto, Bill Sioholm, Ellen Steckler, Natalie Sykora, Emily Thornborrow, Madison Weiss.

Brick City Gallery – Fall 2020

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We returned to campus for the fall 2020 semester, which looked significantly different than normal. However, our community came together and safely adapted their expectations, which led to an engaging and enriching semester.

Chromaphone: Brianna Bass
August 24 – September 19

We opened the fall 2020 semester with Chromaphone, featuring a body of work from Tennessee artist Brianna Bass. Through instrumentalizing color, Bass’s paintings invited a deeper reading of color harmony and enrich the viewers experience of abstract painting.

Celebratory BFA
October 2 – November 6

To properly celebrate our students who had their BFA in Art Senior Exhibition abruptly cancelled, we created a celebratory exhibition to invite our spring 2020 cohort back to exhibit at the Brick City Gallery coinciding with their homecoming graduation ceremony.

Liv Smith and Trevor Doell
Claire Lednicky

Fall 2020 BFA in Art Senior Exhibition
November 18 – December 5

Every semester, the Brick City Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition of work by graduating students from the Department of Art and Design. The fall exhibition showcased the talent and skill of students who have spent years developing an artistic practice that will carry them into their professional careers.

Jonna Blankenship, 3D Studies, Painting & Drawing
Kristina Cain, Painting & Drawing
Brandellia Hang, Animation
Carol Harris, 3D Studies
Danny Hume, 3D Studies
Shayna MacDonald, 3D Studies
Jennifer Reynolds, Animation
T Russel, 3D Studies
Jordan Seyer, Painting & Drawing
Haiden Stipp, Painting & Drawing
Bailey Wilhelm, Photo
Junru Zhang, Painting & Drawing

T Russell
Danny Hume, Junru Zhang, and Bailey Wilhelm