Past Exhibitions

Brick City Gallery- Spring 2022 Exhibitions

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Spring 2022 was another full and fruitful semester of exhibitions at the University Galleries.

Annual Foundations Exhibition
January 24 – February 11

The 2022 Annual Foundations Exhibition featured work from:

A.J. Boyd, Abby Teitelbaum, Adrian Fruge, Allyssa Miller, Ambrose Graham, Anna Garduno, Ash Koch, Ashley Large, Audrey Roney, Autumn Adams, Avery Mann, Braiden Toelke, Caitlyn Luebbers, Camille Barnhart, Carrie Miller, Clancy Miller, Dani Dean, Desiree Daos, Dylan Fitzpatrick, Elexis McKinley, Eli White, Emily Burns, Eric Weaver, Erin Hainline, Ethan Johnson, Eva Leftridge, Faith Wenzel, Garrett Bailey, Garrett Wiching, Georgia Horsch, Hal Lueking, Halle Jones, Jack Hansen, Jacy Alexander, Jada Brandt, Jayden Fry, Josh Riethmeyer, Kailey Bradshaw, Kalani Tavares, Karissa A Cobble, Kendall Bennett, Kendra Hickman, Lauren Hobbins, Lauren Hutchorson, Leah Reed, Lex McKinley, Lilly Peterson, Luke E. Othic, Maddie Sherman, Madeline Curtis, Madison Vascoe, Magen Wright, Matthew Hansel, Megan Barber, Megan Wright, Melissa Mars, Michael Nguyen, Michail Ratcliff, Mikayla Buneta, Miyu Teraki, Moe Morse, Noah Braun, Noah Huettenmeyer, Olivia Michaelson, Paige Barnhart, Paige Lenahan, Paige Printer, Paul Weddle, Redeemer Heath, Sophia Donaldson, Tata Doepke, Tristen Hansen, Vaeya Nichols, and Vy Pham.  Also featured is a collaborative class project by Angel Lupton, Cody Taylor, Ethan Tanner, Katie Aiello, Lillee Grant, Max Koeppe, Paris Wilken, Shae Bowsher, Shelby Nelson, and Versaviya Pavolva.


Collected Memories and Rooted Objects
February 28 – April 1

Collected Memories and Rooted Objects is a three-part exhibition spanning three gallery spaces. In the Brick City Gallery, East, Kerry Phillips will create a site-specific sculptural installation utilizing locally sourced objects. In the Carolla Arts Exhibition Center, Leticia Bajuyo will be exhibiting cast iron sculptures surrounded by drawings on wood and on player piano rolls. The third part of Collected Memories and Rooted Objects will feature a juried body of work from Haelim Allen, Ahmed Ozsever, and Jesse Ring. Juried by Leticia and Kerry, this group juried show will be on exhibit in the Brick City Gallery, West.


Haelim Choi Allen, Assimilation


Ahmed Ozsever, Shallow Cores 


Jesse Ring, Pebble


Kerry Phillips installation

 

BFA in Art Senior Exhibition
April 27 – May 13

The Spring 2022 BFA in Art Senior Exhibition featured work from:

Spenser Bartholomew, Animation
Liz Bertz, Painting
Ashton Chowning, 3D Studies
Derek Dailey, Animation
Jaylen Early, Photography
Whitney Gatewood, Animation
Alexis Griner, 3D Studies
Jeannette Hegger, Digital Arts
Devin Jaco, Digital Arts
Jalen Lee, Photography
Jessica Love, Animation
Kimberley McDowell, Animation
Jo Nielsen, 3D Studies
Robert Rekas, Animation
Jordan Roney, Animation
Sinjin Sanders, Photography
Zac Schuh, Animation
Anna Noel, Painting
Chris Steimel, 3D Studies
Ashley Young, Animation


Jo Nielson, From the Dust


Chris Steimel, Through the Diamond

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 – Spring 2020

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The Brick City Gallery’s Spring 2020 exhibition season was dynamic, exhilarating, and unprecedented. We returned from winter break with a photography exhibition, Take it From Here, followed by Textiles: A Social Media.

As we did our part to keep the Missouri State campus and Springfield community safe during the pandemic, the Brick City Gallery transitioned to a virtual platform for the BFA Senior Exhibition. [Read more…] about Brick City Gallery – Spring 2020

Brick City Gallery – Fall 2019

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The Brick City Gallery’s Fall 2019 exhibition season was fresh and culturally diverse. We welcomed students back to campus with a beautiful cultural exchange with Equinox and then moved into Anne Marchand’s Abstractions. We concluded the year with our bi-annual BFA Senior Exhibition.

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