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Missouri Western faculty display art in annual exhibit
Oct. 9, 2024–The Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall at Missouri Western State University will host the 2024 MWSU Art Faculty Exhibition Oct. 17-Dec. 15. An opening reception will be held in the gallery from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The reception is free and open to the public.
This exhibition highlights the artistic achievements of the School of Fine Arts faculty, offering a glimpse into their professional practices and artistic explorations. Featured artists include Amy DeSitter, Alysa Ramsay, David Harris, Robin Vanhoozer and Holly Rubalcava.
The Drew Brown Art Gallery, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is open to the public and free of charge.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit ..Potter Hall art gallery renamed in honor of Drew Brown
Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western’s president, and Drew Brown with a bust of Brown on permanent display in Potter Hall.
Aug. 21, 2024–The art gallery inside Potter Hall at Missouri Western State University bears a new name. The Drew Brown Art Gallery salutes a longtime community activist and staunch supporter of Missouri Western.
Brown has served as chair of the Missouri Western Arts Society since 2017. In 2019, he made a gift of $1 million, the largest outright unrestricted gift in Missouri Western’s history.
“Unrestricted giving is the most precious sort of giving any institution can receive,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western’s president. “It helps us cope with unexpected challenges and, in this case, seize special opportunities. An unrestricted gift of this scale is rare, and represents a positive inflection point in the University’s journey into the future.”
“I love this university,” Brown said. “Missouri Western brings so much to the St. Joseph community, ..Senior students exhibit art through April 26; opening reception April 5
April 4, 2024–The opening reception for the 2024 Missouri Western State University Senior Art Exhibition will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Potter Hall Gallery and Lobby. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
The Senior Exhibition is the culmination of years of hard work for graduating graphic design and animation students.
“The work exhibited in the exhibition displays a wide array of creativity, innovation and thoughtful problem-solving,” said Teresa Harris, art professor and graphic design program director. “The seniors selected work that featured and highlighted their individual talents, technical proficiency and conceptual insight.”
The exhibition will be on display daily during the month of April from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 pm and will close on Friday, April 26.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is ..Benjamin Parks exhibit opens in Potter Art Gallery Feb. 8
Feb. 5, 2024–The Potter Art Gallery at Missouri Western State University will host Gaze – Paintings by Benjamin Parks, a solo exhibition of his large-scale portrait paintings intended to represent unmasked emotion and connection.
The opening reception will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8 inside the gallery. It is open to the public and admission is free. The exhibition will be on display through March 8.
Benjamin Parks is a Kansas City based artist whose primary focus is painting large-scale portraits and figurative work. He is also involved in illustrations, interactive installations, music, printmaking and sculpture. As a visual artist, he has shown many original works in galleries and museums throughout the country, including the The Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art, Leedy Voulkous Art Center, the Foundry Arts Centre, the Lawrence Arts Center, the Cee Flat Gallery in Brooklyn, New York, the KCAC, and the Hilliard Gallery.
The Potter Art Gallery is open 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no charge for ..Students Collaborate on New University Gallery Exhibit
Students in Dr. Holly Rubalcava’s art history class hang prints in the University Gallery ahead of the Dec. 8 opening of “The Art of Humanity.”
Dec. 6, 2023–Missouri Western State University’s University Gallery will open a new exhibit on Friday, Dec. 8. A reception will be held on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. in Leah Spratt Hall, room 211. The new exhibit, “The Art of Humanity,” is a collaboration between students in an art history class and the University Gallery.
ART 255 – Survey of Art History II is an arts class that also meets general education requirements, so Dr. Holly Rubalcava sees students from all majors. The students assisted gallery curator Bailey McCulloch with several aspects of planning this exhibit. As Missouri’s official applied learning institution, Missouri Western students in dozens of disciplines are able to apply their learning in real-world situations.
Alex Kessinger is a second-year digital animation major who was surprised to learn that Missouri Western has an onsite collection of works from both local and national artists. Kessinger said the project was mostly independent with ..Potter Gallery exhibition closing reception Thursday
Nov. 7, 2023–The Potter Hall Art Gallery at Missouri Western State University will host a closing reception for its Benedictine College Art Faculty Exhibition from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in the gallery. The reception is free and open to the public.
The exhibition features paintings, prints, drawings and ceramics by Jay Wallace, Chris Stein, Gary Rittermeyer, Sue Leo, Kyle Goodard, Gina Pisto and Polly McCann, members of the art faculty at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
The Potter Hall Art Gallery is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no admission charge.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.
Graphic design students tour advertising agencies
May 16, 2023–Missouri Western State University graphic design students visited two leading advertising agencies, VMLY & R and Barkley, on their annual Kansas City Design Studio Tour.
Students from the Final Portfolio Class were given a guided tour of the facilities, an overall presentation of the agencies’ clients and services, and Q & A sessions arranged just for them. Students met with art directors, designers, and recruiters.
“Most importantly, students were given timely information about internships, portfolio reviews, and helpful tips on networking and job interviewing,” said Teresa Harris, professor of art and graphic design program director.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.
Student’s work selected for juried exhibition at Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
Kylee Derr with her art work at the opening reception April 21.
April 25, 2023–A Missouri Western State University art student’s work is part of the seventh annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph. Jurors selected two pieces by Kylee Derr, a sophomore graphic design and digital animation major from St. Joseph.
The works are a 9” x 12” gouache painting on Bristol and a 10.5” x 14” ink and alcohol marker illustration, both completed as class projects. The gouache painting, titled “Nightfall,” features a moth in the foreground of the sky under a full moon. It was completed for a personal flag assignment. The ink and alcohol marker illustration, “Lament,” features a lamenting figure incorporated into a repeating pattern, completed for a tessellation project.
The Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is open to students enrolled in undergraduate programs in the United States during the 2022-2023 academic year. This year’s 31 exhibiting artists selected for ..Art students tour design firm, museum in Kansas City
April 21, 2023–Students in courses on disability and the arts and interactive design at Missouri Western State University recently traveled to Kansas City to learn more about accessibility and industrial design.
Students and faculty members took an informational tour at Dimensional Innovations, an industrial design-and-build company in Overland Park, Kansas, and a tour on accessibility in museums at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
“This was an applied learning opportunity for students to see real-world applications of the content we are learning in class and expose them to different career opportunities,” said Holly Rubalcava, assistant professor of art history.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.
University Gallery exhibition ‘Atmospheres’ opens Jan. 30
Jan. 27, 2023–The University Gallery inside Spratt Hall at Missouri Western State University will open its new exhibition, “Atmospheres: Works on Paper” from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. The opening is free and open to the public.
“Atmospheres” features prints that engage with concepts of space, place and emotion. Bailey McCulloch, University Gallery curator, will present a short gallery talk. Light refreshments will be served.
The University Gallery, in Spratt Hall room 211, was established in 2018 to exhibit works from an extensive print collection donated by Dr. Bill Eickhorst, professor emeritus of art, as well as sculptures donated by artist Brent Collins of Gower, Missouri. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no admission charge.
For more information, contact McCulloch at bmcculloch2@missouriwestern.edu, or 816-271-4199.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning ..Missouri Western faculty display art in annual exhibit
Oct. 9, 2024–The Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall at Missouri Western State University will host the 2024 MWSU Art Faculty Exhibition Oct. 17-Dec. 15. An opening reception will be held in the gallery from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The reception is free and open to the public.
This exhibition highlights the artistic achievements of the School of Fine Arts faculty, offering a glimpse into their professional practices and artistic explorations. Featured artists include Amy DeSitter, Alysa Ramsay, David Harris, Robin Vanhoozer and Holly Rubalcava.
The Drew Brown Art Gallery, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is open to the public and free of charge.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit ..Potter Hall art gallery renamed in honor of Drew Brown
Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western’s president, and Drew Brown with a bust of Brown on permanent display in Potter Hall.
Aug. 21, 2024–The art gallery inside Potter Hall at Missouri Western State University bears a new name. The Drew Brown Art Gallery salutes a longtime community activist and staunch supporter of Missouri Western.
Brown has served as chair of the Missouri Western Arts Society since 2017. In 2019, he made a gift of $1 million, the largest outright unrestricted gift in Missouri Western’s history.
“Unrestricted giving is the most precious sort of giving any institution can receive,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western’s president. “It helps us cope with unexpected challenges and, in this case, seize special opportunities. An unrestricted gift of this scale is rare, and represents a positive inflection point in the University’s journey into the future.”
“I love this university,” Brown said. “Missouri Western brings so much to the St. Joseph community, ..Senior students exhibit art through April 26; opening reception April 5
April 4, 2024–The opening reception for the 2024 Missouri Western State University Senior Art Exhibition will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Potter Hall Gallery and Lobby. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
The Senior Exhibition is the culmination of years of hard work for graduating graphic design and animation students.
“The work exhibited in the exhibition displays a wide array of creativity, innovation and thoughtful problem-solving,” said Teresa Harris, art professor and graphic design program director. “The seniors selected work that featured and highlighted their individual talents, technical proficiency and conceptual insight.”
The exhibition will be on display daily during the month of April from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 pm and will close on Friday, April 26.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is ..Benjamin Parks exhibit opens in Potter Art Gallery Feb. 8
Feb. 5, 2024–The Potter Art Gallery at Missouri Western State University will host Gaze – Paintings by Benjamin Parks, a solo exhibition of his large-scale portrait paintings intended to represent unmasked emotion and connection.
The opening reception will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8 inside the gallery. It is open to the public and admission is free. The exhibition will be on display through March 8.
Benjamin Parks is a Kansas City based artist whose primary focus is painting large-scale portraits and figurative work. He is also involved in illustrations, interactive installations, music, printmaking and sculpture. As a visual artist, he has shown many original works in galleries and museums throughout the country, including the The Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art, Leedy Voulkous Art Center, the Foundry Arts Centre, the Lawrence Arts Center, the Cee Flat Gallery in Brooklyn, New York, the KCAC, and the Hilliard Gallery.
The Potter Art Gallery is open 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no charge for ..Students Collaborate on New University Gallery Exhibit
Students in Dr. Holly Rubalcava’s art history class hang prints in the University Gallery ahead of the Dec. 8 opening of “The Art of Humanity.”
Dec. 6, 2023–Missouri Western State University’s University Gallery will open a new exhibit on Friday, Dec. 8. A reception will be held on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. in Leah Spratt Hall, room 211. The new exhibit, “The Art of Humanity,” is a collaboration between students in an art history class and the University Gallery.
ART 255 – Survey of Art History II is an arts class that also meets general education requirements, so Dr. Holly Rubalcava sees students from all majors. The students assisted gallery curator Bailey McCulloch with several aspects of planning this exhibit. As Missouri’s official applied learning institution, Missouri Western students in dozens of disciplines are able to apply their learning in real-world situations.
Alex Kessinger is a second-year digital animation major who was surprised to learn that Missouri Western has an onsite collection of works from both local and national artists. Kessinger said the project was mostly independent with ..Potter Gallery exhibition closing reception Thursday
Nov. 7, 2023–The Potter Hall Art Gallery at Missouri Western State University will host a closing reception for its Benedictine College Art Faculty Exhibition from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in the gallery. The reception is free and open to the public.
The exhibition features paintings, prints, drawings and ceramics by Jay Wallace, Chris Stein, Gary Rittermeyer, Sue Leo, Kyle Goodard, Gina Pisto and Polly McCann, members of the art faculty at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
The Potter Hall Art Gallery is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no admission charge.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.
Graphic design students tour advertising agencies
May 16, 2023–Missouri Western State University graphic design students visited two leading advertising agencies, VMLY & R and Barkley, on their annual Kansas City Design Studio Tour.
Students from the Final Portfolio Class were given a guided tour of the facilities, an overall presentation of the agencies’ clients and services, and Q & A sessions arranged just for them. Students met with art directors, designers, and recruiters.
“Most importantly, students were given timely information about internships, portfolio reviews, and helpful tips on networking and job interviewing,” said Teresa Harris, professor of art and graphic design program director.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.
Student’s work selected for juried exhibition at Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
Kylee Derr with her art work at the opening reception April 21.
April 25, 2023–A Missouri Western State University art student’s work is part of the seventh annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph. Jurors selected two pieces by Kylee Derr, a sophomore graphic design and digital animation major from St. Joseph.
The works are a 9” x 12” gouache painting on Bristol and a 10.5” x 14” ink and alcohol marker illustration, both completed as class projects. The gouache painting, titled “Nightfall,” features a moth in the foreground of the sky under a full moon. It was completed for a personal flag assignment. The ink and alcohol marker illustration, “Lament,” features a lamenting figure incorporated into a repeating pattern, completed for a tessellation project.
The Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is open to students enrolled in undergraduate programs in the United States during the 2022-2023 academic year. This year’s 31 exhibiting artists selected for ..Art students tour design firm, museum in Kansas City
April 21, 2023–Students in courses on disability and the arts and interactive design at Missouri Western State University recently traveled to Kansas City to learn more about accessibility and industrial design.
Students and faculty members took an informational tour at Dimensional Innovations, an industrial design-and-build company in Overland Park, Kansas, and a tour on accessibility in museums at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
“This was an applied learning opportunity for students to see real-world applications of the content we are learning in class and expose them to different career opportunities,” said Holly Rubalcava, assistant professor of art history.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.
University Gallery exhibition ‘Atmospheres’ opens Jan. 30
Jan. 27, 2023–The University Gallery inside Spratt Hall at Missouri Western State University will open its new exhibition, “Atmospheres: Works on Paper” from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. The opening is free and open to the public.
“Atmospheres” features prints that engage with concepts of space, place and emotion. Bailey McCulloch, University Gallery curator, will present a short gallery talk. Light refreshments will be served.
The University Gallery, in Spratt Hall room 211, was established in 2018 to exhibit works from an extensive print collection donated by Dr. Bill Eickhorst, professor emeritus of art, as well as sculptures donated by artist Brent Collins of Gower, Missouri. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no admission charge.
For more information, contact McCulloch at bmcculloch2@missouriwestern.edu, or 816-271-4199.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning ..Missouri Western faculty display art in annual exhibit
Oct. 9, 2024–The Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall at Missouri Western State University will host the 2024 MWSU Art Faculty Exhibition Oct. 17-Dec. 15. An opening reception will be held in the gallery from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The reception is free and open to the public.
This exhibition highlights the artistic achievements of the School of Fine Arts faculty, offering a glimpse into their professional practices and artistic explorations. Featured artists include Amy DeSitter, Alysa Ramsay, David Harris, Robin Vanhoozer and Holly Rubalcava.
The Drew Brown Art Gallery, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is open to the public and free of charge.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit ..Potter Hall art gallery renamed in honor of Drew Brown
Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western’s president, and Drew Brown with a bust of Brown on permanent display in Potter Hall.
Aug. 21, 2024–The art gallery inside Potter Hall at Missouri Western State University bears a new name. The Drew Brown Art Gallery salutes a longtime community activist and staunch supporter of Missouri Western.
Brown has served as chair of the Missouri Western Arts Society since 2017. In 2019, he made a gift of $1 million, the largest outright unrestricted gift in Missouri Western’s history.
“Unrestricted giving is the most precious sort of giving any institution can receive,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western’s president. “It helps us cope with unexpected challenges and, in this case, seize special opportunities. An unrestricted gift of this scale is rare, and represents a positive inflection point in the University’s journey into the future.”
“I love this university,” Brown said. “Missouri Western brings so much to the St. Joseph community, ..Senior students exhibit art through April 26; opening reception April 5
April 4, 2024–The opening reception for the 2024 Missouri Western State University Senior Art Exhibition will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Potter Hall Gallery and Lobby. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
The Senior Exhibition is the culmination of years of hard work for graduating graphic design and animation students.
“The work exhibited in the exhibition displays a wide array of creativity, innovation and thoughtful problem-solving,” said Teresa Harris, art professor and graphic design program director. “The seniors selected work that featured and highlighted their individual talents, technical proficiency and conceptual insight.”
The exhibition will be on display daily during the month of April from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 pm and will close on Friday, April 26.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is ..Benjamin Parks exhibit opens in Potter Art Gallery Feb. 8
Feb. 5, 2024–The Potter Art Gallery at Missouri Western State University will host Gaze – Paintings by Benjamin Parks, a solo exhibition of his large-scale portrait paintings intended to represent unmasked emotion and connection.
The opening reception will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8 inside the gallery. It is open to the public and admission is free. The exhibition will be on display through March 8.
Benjamin Parks is a Kansas City based artist whose primary focus is painting large-scale portraits and figurative work. He is also involved in illustrations, interactive installations, music, printmaking and sculpture. As a visual artist, he has shown many original works in galleries and museums throughout the country, including the The Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art, Leedy Voulkous Art Center, the Foundry Arts Centre, the Lawrence Arts Center, the Cee Flat Gallery in Brooklyn, New York, the KCAC, and the Hilliard Gallery.
The Potter Art Gallery is open 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no charge for ..Students Collaborate on New University Gallery Exhibit
Students in Dr. Holly Rubalcava’s art history class hang prints in the University Gallery ahead of the Dec. 8 opening of “The Art of Humanity.”
Dec. 6, 2023–Missouri Western State University’s University Gallery will open a new exhibit on Friday, Dec. 8. A reception will be held on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. in Leah Spratt Hall, room 211. The new exhibit, “The Art of Humanity,” is a collaboration between students in an art history class and the University Gallery.
ART 255 – Survey of Art History II is an arts class that also meets general education requirements, so Dr. Holly Rubalcava sees students from all majors. The students assisted gallery curator Bailey McCulloch with several aspects of planning this exhibit. As Missouri’s official applied learning institution, Missouri Western students in dozens of disciplines are able to apply their learning in real-world situations.
Alex Kessinger is a second-year digital animation major who was surprised to learn that Missouri Western has an onsite collection of works from both local and national artists. Kessinger said the project was mostly independent with ..Potter Gallery exhibition closing reception Thursday
Nov. 7, 2023–The Potter Hall Art Gallery at Missouri Western State University will host a closing reception for its Benedictine College Art Faculty Exhibition from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in the gallery. The reception is free and open to the public.
The exhibition features paintings, prints, drawings and ceramics by Jay Wallace, Chris Stein, Gary Rittermeyer, Sue Leo, Kyle Goodard, Gina Pisto and Polly McCann, members of the art faculty at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
The Potter Hall Art Gallery is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no admission charge.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.
Graphic design students tour advertising agencies
May 16, 2023–Missouri Western State University graphic design students visited two leading advertising agencies, VMLY & R and Barkley, on their annual Kansas City Design Studio Tour.
Students from the Final Portfolio Class were given a guided tour of the facilities, an overall presentation of the agencies’ clients and services, and Q & A sessions arranged just for them. Students met with art directors, designers, and recruiters.
“Most importantly, students were given timely information about internships, portfolio reviews, and helpful tips on networking and job interviewing,” said Teresa Harris, professor of art and graphic design program director.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.
Student’s work selected for juried exhibition at Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
Kylee Derr with her art work at the opening reception April 21.
April 25, 2023–A Missouri Western State University art student’s work is part of the seventh annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph. Jurors selected two pieces by Kylee Derr, a sophomore graphic design and digital animation major from St. Joseph.
The works are a 9” x 12” gouache painting on Bristol and a 10.5” x 14” ink and alcohol marker illustration, both completed as class projects. The gouache painting, titled “Nightfall,” features a moth in the foreground of the sky under a full moon. It was completed for a personal flag assignment. The ink and alcohol marker illustration, “Lament,” features a lamenting figure incorporated into a repeating pattern, completed for a tessellation project.
The Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is open to students enrolled in undergraduate programs in the United States during the 2022-2023 academic year. This year’s 31 exhibiting artists selected for ..Art students tour design firm, museum in Kansas City
April 21, 2023–Students in courses on disability and the arts and interactive design at Missouri Western State University recently traveled to Kansas City to learn more about accessibility and industrial design.
Students and faculty members took an informational tour at Dimensional Innovations, an industrial design-and-build company in Overland Park, Kansas, and a tour on accessibility in museums at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
“This was an applied learning opportunity for students to see real-world applications of the content we are learning in class and expose them to different career opportunities,” said Holly Rubalcava, assistant professor of art history.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.
University Gallery exhibition ‘Atmospheres’ opens Jan. 30
Jan. 27, 2023–The University Gallery inside Spratt Hall at Missouri Western State University will open its new exhibition, “Atmospheres: Works on Paper” from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. The opening is free and open to the public.
“Atmospheres” features prints that engage with concepts of space, place and emotion. Bailey McCulloch, University Gallery curator, will present a short gallery talk. Light refreshments will be served.
The University Gallery, in Spratt Hall room 211, was established in 2018 to exhibit works from an extensive print collection donated by Dr. Bill Eickhorst, professor emeritus of art, as well as sculptures donated by artist Brent Collins of Gower, Missouri. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no admission charge.
For more information, contact McCulloch at bmcculloch2@missouriwestern.edu, or 816-271-4199.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning ..