Mississippi State Department of Art

https://www.wcbi.com/en-masse-brings-together-local-artists-and-community-members/

En Masse brings together local artists and community members A multi-disciplinary exhibition was a place where artists, and locals, can gather to showcase, observe, and get involved in creating art.

Alumna and Professor Emeritus Jamie Mixon talked with WTVA about her exhibition that's up now in the Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery on campus.

Interview: Art exhibition showcases work of musical poster artist An exhibition at Mississippi State University showcases the work of Jamie Burwell Mixon.

DAWGS DAYS are almost here!

We’re looking for participants and volunteers for the two projects that we’re heading up with Student Activities.
3 movable canvas murals to be painted coloring book style and then a Chalk Walk near the YMCA Building.

Set for August 18th and 19th.
Come by yourself, come with a friend, make some new friends

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MSU art students highlight crops with ag building mural

MSU art students highlight crops with ag building mural Senior Chloe V. Ruggiero of Covington, Louisiana, and spring 2024 graduate Abbey R. Temple of Ridgeland recently completed a mural project for the university’s Department of Agricultural Science and Plant Protection.

CAAD students are having a blast traveling this summer! https://www.caad.msstate.edu/collections/2024/06/caad-study-abroad-summer-2024

Check out the latest episode of From the Gallery where Mississippi State University Gallery Director Lori Neuenfeldt talks with fine art senior Madison Hart.
https://youtu.be/oYs0iLjZU58?si=fev6W9KrKV8U-n3u

Way to go, graphic design student Jahari Bell!

Interim Associate Dean and Professor Dominc Lippillo was one of 19 MSU faculty who recently completed the university leadership program. Way to go! https://www.memo.msstate.edu/story.php?id=7542

BFA Graphic Design Thesis coming right up!
Show opens Wednesday- reception 5-7pm in the Depot and VAC Galleries.

Dig their website. C26.

Channel 26 Channel 26 is an explorative theme that seeks to highlight the individuality of the Graphic Design department through a nostalgic lean. Channel 26 seeks to return the field back to the ground and explore our future through the lens of our past.

Check out our very own, Nathan Jones's senior thesis photography exploring the effects of anxiety on display at the Colvard Student Union Art Gallery this month!
https://www.caad.msstate.edu/news/2024/04/msu-students-anxiety-exploring-photography-display-through-april-19

Visiting Artist, Talk, and Public Workshop this week!

Visiting Artist Anna Tsouhlarakis The Mississippi State University Department of Art is pleased to announce the next Visiting Artist to the department, university and greater Starkville area: Anna Tsouhlarakis. On April 11, a public workshop covering printmaking, critical geography and indigenous translation will be held in the Bris...

In the latest episode of From the Gallery, Department of Art Gallery Director Lori Neuenfeldt talks with graphic design senior Michele Daschbach.
https://www.caad.msstate.edu/videos/gallery-march-2024

Did you know?

https://www.caad.msstate.edu/alumni-friends/history/art

Check out our latest episode of From the Gallery featuring Mississippi State Department of Art Gallery Director Lori Neuenfeldt with Rachel Woodward, lecturer in the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program, discussing the upcoming show "Let's Have a Party."

https://www.caad.msstate.edu/videos/gallery-february-2024

This week at CAA 2024…

Dr. Jenna Altomonte- Associate Professor of Art History
Dixie Boswell, MFA- independent curator and MSU Art Galleries exhibition coordinator, MSU Art alum
Todd Rowan- PhD candidate in Justice Studies at UNO and MSU Art alum
Alexander Bostic- recently retired MSU Art faculty

Altomonte and Boswell spoke about the curation of and activities during “Memories of Memories” by John Halaka (Spring 2023), Rowan on the panel “What Does Justice Look Like?”, and Bostic on his life’s work in art and education.

We invite you to come along and join us in Freeman Hall for Art Alliance! It is a great opportunity to navigate college with people in your program who understand.

Join us in celebrating Distinguished Professor Emeritus Brent Funderburk as he is the recipient of this year’s Excellence in Visual Arts and Education award!

He and other award recipients will be recognized at the 36th Governor’s Arts Awards ceremony at the Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson Thursday [Feb. 8] at 6 p.m. A public reception will precede the ceremony, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the MAC will partner to record and broadcast the awards ceremony. The event will air on MPB Television at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 2 p.m. Feb. 22. MPB Radio will air the event at 5 p.m. Feb. 25 during “The Mississippi Arts Hour.”

MSU’s Funderburk receives Governor’s Arts Award William L. Giles Distinguished Professor Emeritus Brent Funderburk is a recipient of a 2024 Governor's Arts Award.

This week’s MSU Our People features Professor of Art Soon Ee Ngoh!

Soon Ee Ngoh Mississippi State Professor of Art Soon Ee Ngoh uses her creative passion to transform empty walls in Harned Hall into a showcase for MSU researchers’ work.

Check out the latest episode of From the Gallery where Gallery Director Lori Neuenfeldt talks with artist Ty Smith about his exhibition on display now through Feb. 17, 2024 in the Visual Arts Center Gallery, 808 University Drive.

https://www.caad.msstate.edu/videos/gallery-january-2024

To learn more about the opportunity of a lifetime, make sure to come join us in Lloyd-Ricks Watson Building on February 9th!

This Sunday at 5:00, make sure to tune in to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast featuring Giles Distinguished Professor of Art, Brent Funderburk, a 2024 Governor Arts Award Recipient!

You can find more details in the link below.

Mississippi Arts Hour – Brent Funderburk - Mississippi Arts Commission This week on the Arts Hour, David Lewis talks with educator and visual artist, Brent Funderburk, a 2024 Governor Arts Award Recipient. The episode airs on MPB Radio this Sunday at 5 p.m. CST. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

Hey MSU ART!

It’s that time again- the 52nd Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition.
First years through Thesis, there’s a place for it all.

Submissions are due JANUARY 31st through Submittable.

Contact Lori Neuenfeldt and Dixie Boswell with any questions.

Join us on Saturday, Feb. 17!

Exciting news, ! 🎉 Registration is now live for Academic Insight Days at Mississippi State University! 📚 Incoming freshmen and transfer students who are admitted, take this opportunity to connect with departmental representatives, chat with current students, and explore your academic and career goals. Don't miss out – register today!

admissions.msstate.edu/visit/academic-insight


Want to learn more about what to expect at Academic Insight Days?
Tune into our live event on ZeeMee TONIGHT at 7 p.m. CT in the Admit Live Events channel, where we will answer all of your questions and talk about all things Academic Insight!

Two new artists have entered the field as professional photographers!

CONTACT F23: Features the thesis works by Kaneesha Handy and Maurissa Shumpert.

Their individual bodies of work titled “We Are One” and “A Place Called Home” are on display through December 8th in the Union Gallery (2nd floor).

Take a breather from exams and spend some time to reflect on their art.

Join us tonight for the reception of Contact F.23, a gallery featuring the photography of Department of Art seniors Kaneesha Handy and Maurissa Shumpert.

The reception will be held tonight from 5 – 6 p.m. at the gallery, located on the second floor of the Colvard Student Union above Starbucks.

Visit https://www.caad.msstate.edu/exhibitions/2023/contact-f23 for more information!

Join us tonight for the reception of Contact F.23, a gallery featuring the photography of Department of Art seniors Kaneesha Handy and Maurissa Shumpert.

The reception will be held tonight from 5 – 6 p.m. at the gallery, located on the second floor of the Colvard Student Union above Starbucks.

Visit https://www.caad.msstate.edu/exhibitions/2023/contact-f23 for more information!

But wait!
There’s moooooore!

Wednesday 2-4pm in the Howell Metal Shop Gallery, students from the Art and Religion course will be sharing their final projects inspired by what they learned and processed this semester.

Yes, there will be snacks.

Print ONO over and out!

Applause to the students for making this happen and Professor Jacob Crook for being their fearless leader.