By Sasha Steinberg | Mississippi State University A Mississippi State exhibition opening Thursday [March 3] will explore the history, creation and use of an insect-derived luxury fabric first developed by ancient civilizations. Free to all through March 29 at the Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery, “Silk Unraveled: A Revealing Look at the History and Use ...
By Sasha Steinberg | Mississippi State University Kathy Kosins is a jazz singer and artist recognized internationally for incorporating her painting talents into live performances. Monday and Tuesday [Feb. 29 and March 1], the award-winning Michigan native’s creative talents will be featured at Mississippi State University. At 7:30 p.m. Monday, Kosins headlines a free concert ...
By Sasha Steinberg | Mississippi State University The leader of Mississippi State’s art department is the newly elected secretary of the Italian Art Society. Associate professor Angi Elsea Bourgeois, currently serving as interim department head, recently began a two-year term on the international scholarly organization’s board of directors. Founded in 1987, IAS is dedicated to ...
By Sasha Steinberg | Mississippi State University Nearly 50 works by 24 current Mississippi State art majors and one alumna are on display through March 18 at The Arts Center of Mississippi in Jackson. Now in its 66th year, the Mississippi Collegiate Arts exhibit is part of statewide juried competition for student artists enrolled in ...
[Show picture list] (Above photos by Robbyn Weaver, art student) On Sat., Feb. 13, the College of Architecture, Art and Design held Academic Insight, an annual event for admitted MSU students and their guests. The event is meant to help students get a better understanding of the programs within the college and is a chance for students ...
IMG_0003 ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 28 (photos by Aaron McElfish) A reception was held last night for the “Salvaged Splendor” exhibition, which will be display through March 10 in the Colvard Student Union Art Gallery. The work is a collection of creations made with salvaged objects from old homes and buildings. Participating student ...
By Sasha Steinberg | Mississippi State University A celebration of special beauty found in overlooked items of everyday life begins Wednesday [Feb. 17] at Mississippi State’s Colvard Student Union Art Gallery. Free to all through March 10, the “Salvaged Splendor” collection of university student art features creations made with salvaged objects from old homes and ...
Via Amy Cagle | Mississippi State University Mississippi State will recognize 1967 general business graduate and retired retailer Turner A. Wingo of Collierville, Tennessee, as its national alumnus of the year during the Friday [Feb. 12] MSU Alumni Association 2016 awards banquet. “We are proud to salute Turner Wingo on behalf of Mississippi State University ...
By Sasha Steinberg | Mississippi State University Poster and photographic creations by students from Mississippi State’s College of Architecture, Art and Design will be on display Feb. 9-12 from 8-11 a.m. in the university’s McComas Hall Art Gallery. Free to all, the “Cargo for Conservation: Impacts of the Illegal Wildlife Trade” exhibit focuses on the ...
[Show picture list] Students in Lori Neuenfeldt’s Understanding Fashion in Art course recently visited the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel. Curator Kristen Miller Zohn discussed the different costumes in some of the key works on permanent display at the museum. Each student in the class will now research a piece in the collection to understand aspects ...