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“Diversity: Differences that Brighten the World” collection now showing at Carolla Arts Exhibition Center

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Over 70 posters from 15 countries will be on display at the “Diversity: Differences that Brighten the World” exhibition at the Carolla Arts Exhibition Center. The exhibit is available Oct. 6-Nov. 10 and open for First Friday Art Walk Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 from 6-9 p.m.

Consisting of socially conscious designs, the collection was inspired by an international call that asked the question: “What does Diversity mean to you?” The posters focus on the ability to embrace different cultures, belief systems and opposing points of view on a variety of subjects.

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Art History Alum Kari Mishler accepted into prestigious program

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Kari Mishler, a graduate of the Department of Art and Design at Missouri State University, has been accepted into the master’s program in Conservation of Easel Paintings at The Courtauld Institute of Art in London, England.

According to The Courtauld’s website, the institute is a “research-led, independent College of the University of London, with one of the world’s most prestigious programmes of art history, curating and conservation.” The accompanying Courtauld Gallery is known for its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.

As part of her studies, Mishler will spend much of her time in Somerset House, located near London’s Thames River, and in the city’s Museum Mile.

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Restoration expert to discuss technique Oct. 16

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Gary Keshner of Creative Sculpture & Restoration of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, will speak to Museum Studies students about sculptural restoration techniques Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. in Brick City Building 1, room 312. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Creative Sculpture & Restoration is known for restoring the Missouri State Capitol Building in Jefferson City, stonework and monuments throughout Forest Park in St. Louis, sculptures and buildings throughout the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, and many churches and cathedrals across the region.

Keshner will be providing an assessment for the cleaning and restoration of Missouri State University’s Lanning sculpture collection.

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Fall 2023 Visiting Artists Series announced

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The Department of Art and Design at Missouri State University has announced its Fall 2023 Visiting Artists, Designers and Scholars series. Featured artists Britt Ransom and Selina Trepp will both speak about their work as part of the series. The event is free and open to the public.

In addition to their public lectures, both artists will meet with students and offer critiques, discussions or demonstrations.

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Associate professor named director of Missouri Fine Arts Academy

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The Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) begins another journey with Dr. Fatih Benzer as its new director.

The associate professor of art and design at Missouri State University will begin the role this fall.

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