4th Annual CAAD + CALS Exhibition

Over 30 works by currently enrolled Mississippi State University students were selected for this special annual exhibition co-organized by the College of Architecture, Art and Design and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Selected works include examples of 2D media (drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, and printmaking), 3D works, and digital works (video, web design, interactive design). This exhibition is sponsored by the Mississippi State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

Accepted works were on display at the Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery (second floor of MSU Welcome Center) from December 5–9, 2022. A special awards reception was held December 8, 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in the Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery, second floor above the MSU Welcome Center.

Exhibition Focus:

This year’s subject matter is inspired by the MSU Historic Costume and Textiles Collection (HCTC) operated by the School of Human Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Through the objects in its collection, the HCTC supports the mission of the School of Human Sciences by providing a deeper understanding of the history of fashions, textiles, and clothing production.

The HCTC houses over 1500 items dating from the 19th century through the early 2000s. Objects include menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, footwear, headwear, undergarments, accessories, quilts, and textiles from cultures around the globe. To learn more about the collection or to view specific objects visit: https://www.historiccostume.msstate.edu/collection.html

The Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Award Winners

Best In Show

Kelley Proaps, Stack, 2022. Oil on canvas.

Best in Show

Maggie Heckler, Bridal Trends Game, 2022. Interactive App/Digital Illustration.

Honorable Mention

Madison Haley, Little Black Dress, 2022. Graphite and charcoal.

Honorable Mention

Janey Shimp, Secret Life of Textiles, 2022. Digital photography.

Honorable Mention

William Weathers, Flowing History, Interwoven, 2022. Black and white charcoal, color pencil, acrylic paint.