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09/03/2024

Visiting artist Stacey Holloway will speak September 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Fox Theatre on the Square (157 Park Central Square). This lecture is free and open to the public! Please share widely and read more about the artist and her work at the linked blog. Holloway's work is included in the current exhibition at the Carolla Arts Exhibition Center . Don't miss either opportunity to see and hear more about her work!

Holloway will elaborate on her artistic practice and how she integrates ethology into her creative process.

08/30/2024

“This Land,” an exhibit by Stacey Holloway and Steve Snell at Carolla Arts Exhibition Center, explores the dynamics between humans and the natural environment, while Matt Moyer provides a unique take on mechanical artifacts and systems in “Artifacts,” on view at Brick City Gallery. Check out both at First Friday Art Walk, September 6 from 6-9 pm!

The exhibits give viewers the opportunity to dive deep into unique perspectives on the natural world.

08/27/2024

This is a community jewelry mining project dedicated to repurposing old, unwanted jewelry into new pieces. Learn how you can help! Donations of all old jewelry will be collected through September 16. Please share widely!

With the Radical Jewelry Makeover project, students will create new, repurposed jewelry while learning more about the craft.

08/26/2024

Dr. Mitzi Kirkland-Ives, Professor of Art History and Museum Studies, interviewed about the SAM renovation and how it will benefit Missouri State:

After nearly a century of service and art education programs, the Springfield Art Museum is preparing to close its doors for the next three years.

08/21/2024

Check out the presenters for “Professional Practice for the Studio Artist.” Every Thursday during the fall semester from Aug. 29-Dec. 5, 2024, 5:30-8 p.m. in Brick City 1, Room 312.

For studio artists, the series supports the transition from academia to the professional world.

07/31/2024

Exciting!!

Our tenth year began on July 1st, and it has been an eventful month! We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Hatch Foundation to bring a new interactive neon mural to downtown.

The north wall of the History Museum on the Square's Historic Fox Theatre will feature a 4,000+ sqft interactive neon mural by the Spanish artist Spidertag!

Stay tuned for updates and details!

07/30/2024

Spread the word, folks! This is a great opportunity!

📣 Exciting Operations Coordinator Opportunity
at the Springfield Regional Arts Council 📣

About Us: At the Springfield Regional Arts Council, we're a community hub where creativity and collaboration flourish. If you're passionate about maintaining exceptional spaces and fostering positive experiences, we invite you to join our dynamic team as the Operations Coordinator. Your contributions will be vital in creating an environment that nurtures artistic expression and promotes meaningful connections.

Why Join Us?
• Elevate your career with a pivotal role in a vibrant artistic community.
• Build lasting relationships and inspire creativity through your contributions.
• Embrace ongoing learning and growth opportunities within our dynamic environment.
• Serve as an important link in our organizational chain, ensuring seamless operations and maintaining the heartbeat of our office and facility with precision and pride.

Want to apply? Send a cover letter and a resume to Leslie Forrester, Executive Director via email: [email protected].

First consideration of submissions will begin Wednesday, August 21.

Interested candidates can find more details and application instructions on our website: https://www.springfieldarts.org/about/creative-careers/

07/23/2024

First Friday Art Walk in August will have a shuttle between venues thanks to our friends at Springfield Regional Arts Council! Just another reason to come out and be inspired.

07/18/2024

Chrissy Hanula (BFA/2024) encourages students to take advantage of exchange program opportunities whenever possible. Read more about her experience in Taiwan!

She attended Tainan National University of the Arts during the Spring 2024 semester.

07/15/2024

Read more about the exhibit on view now in the Brick City Gallery. It's on view through August 2.

Visitors can see the work of Jerry and Hing Wah Hatch July 5-Aug. 4.

07/12/2024

Works from this past year's "Intergenerational Art Expression" class can be seen in the Cabot Gallery through August 2, Tuesday-Friday 11 am - 6 pm. A closing reception is scheduled during First Friday Art Walk, Friday, August 2 from 6 - 9 pm.

07/12/2024

On view now at Brick City Gallery through August 2, "Boomerangs, butterflies and then some," featuring work from Professor Emeritus Jerry Hatch and Hing Wah Hatch. Works included are from the past and present utilizing various materials including cast plaster, carved wood, various drawing media, watercolor, oil, collage, papercuts, and mixed media.

07/12/2024

See it before it closes on August 2! The exhibition at the Carolla Arts Exhibition Center celebrates the 'who, what and where' we are right now. Hear what the curators say about the exhibit and explore links to artists' works inside this blog!

The summer exhibition celebrates who, what and where we are right now.

06/30/2024

Professor Jina Seo is featured in the most recent Mind's Eye!

06/13/2024

Recent animation alum Dayton Chambers landed a scholarship from Blizzard to attend a Game Developers Conference in San Francisco recently. Read about his experience in the Reynolds College blog.

The recent computer animation graduate described the experience as “invaluable.”

06/11/2024

Emeritus professor Hugh C Yorty passed away this week. Gone perhaps, but never will he be forgotten. You can see some of his paintings at the Springfield Art Museum, such as those below, and one of his works hangs in the department’s Visual Resources area. He will be sorely missed by colleagues and former students.

06/07/2024

Check this out! Support the Springfield Regional Arts Council and local artists!

Join the Springfield Regional Arts Council for their "Annual Art Auction" opening on June’s FFAW from 5 – 7 pm! They will have live music, refreshments, poetry on demand, and more! The proceeds of the auction go to supporting their Arts Programming. The auction will go live on June’s FFAW at 5pm here and bidding will be live until June 21st at 11:59 pm!

06/07/2024

Great things happening at Missouri Fine Arts Academy !

06/04/2024

Welcome, all MFAA-ers!

06/03/2024

Dr. Mitzi Kirkland-Ives will be giving a guest curator's talk at the Springfield Art Museum - Thursday, June 6 at 6:00 pm. Free and open to the public!

05/30/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Fatih Benzer!

He is being recognized for exceptional achievement in art education.

05/30/2024

Excited to greet the students later this week!

The Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) is a two-week summer residential program for highly motivated student artists in visual arts, theatre, dance, creative ...

05/28/2024

Check this out!

Hey! We're hiring! If you're a dynamic self-motivated creative type with a flair for social media, communications, branding, and identity - then this job may be for you. Or maybe someone you know? This is an exciting time to be part of the Museum team with the transformative expansion and renovation project on the very near horizon. Check out the position description in the comments and apply today!

05/28/2024

Please share! We're looking for a one-year Instructor of New Media. First date of consideration is June 3. https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/75134

05/28/2024

Please share! We're looking for someone to fill a one-year Drawing & Painting Instructor position. Date of first-consideration is June 3. https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/75132

05/14/2024

From the semester archives: a sneak peek at student, Rory Taylor's Rube Goldberg Machine assignment from ART101: 3D Design. Enjoy! Thanks to Professor Kevin W. Hughes for sharing!

Assignment: Design and construct a series of sculptural forms that function as a Rube Goldberg Machine which is overly complicated in design yet performs a s...

05/10/2024

05/10/2024

Congratulations to all Art & Design grads!

05/10/2024

Congratulations, MFA students!

05/03/2024

Design Practicum Exhibition at the Robert and Margaret Carolla Arts Exhibition Center on view tonight during First Friday Art Walk from 6-9pm and through May 10.

The BFA in Design: Professional Design Practicum exhibition is now on view at the Carolla Arts Exhibition Center April 29-May 10 and for First Friday Art Walk May 3, 6-9 p.m. The exhibit features the works portfolios and client-based projects of seniors in the Department of Art and Design’s BFA in...