Alisa McCrary, a senior BFA in Studio Art major at Michigan State University who is from Detroit, is gaining experience as an intern for Arts4U, a University Arts and Collections program at MSU. Arts4U hosts various pop-up events such as live musical performances, open mic sessions, and interactive art activities with the goal of creating a welcoming environment for students interested in the arts.
A 2nd Year MFA Exhibition by Jaleane Tatum Kresge Gallery 114 | October 13-24 Closing reception: October 24 at 6:30-8:30 pm A mother is a sacred position, a portal of…
Michigan State University Apparel and Textile Design (ATD) students Fernando Caccia and Evelyn Short attended New York Fashion Week, one of the most prestigious fashion events in the world, as winners of the MSU Trademarks and Licensing ATD BFA Fashion Week Award. Their trip included entry into select runway shows as well as panel discussions and networking opportunities with industry leaders.
A Second Year MFA Exhibition by Shelby Freehling September 29-October 10 | Reception: October 2, 6:30-8:30 Kresge Art Center | Gallery 101 After traveling all summer long, I finally landed…
Second Year MFA Exhibition by Jacob Ashba September 29-October 10 | Reception: October 2, 6:30-8:30 Kresge Art Center | Gallery 114 Meat Bone Spirit is a body of work that confronts…
As most experienced teachers well know, lesson plans don’t always go according to plan. Thinking on your feet and taking advantage of unforeseen “teachable moments” can often lead to the biggest lessons of the day. However, this is not something that can be easily taught in a classroom and is much better learned through real-world experiences, like what Michigan State University’s Saturday Morning Art (SmART) program provides.
Through its annual Selma & Stanley Hollander Artist, Designer, and Scholar Lecture Series, the Department of Art, Art History, and Design at Michigan State University hosts several internationally recognized leaders in the fields of art and design, who each offer inspiring talks that explore how visual representation in all its complex forms exists as a mode of inquiry. The 2025-2026 Selma & Stanley Hollander Artist, Designer, and Scholar Lecture Series will bring 15 distinguished guests to campus.
Michigan State University’s Department of Art, Art History, and Design (AAHD) is shining a spotlight on the creative work of its academic staff, offering the public a look into the lives and practices of the artists who help shape MSU's arts community. Their work, brought together for the “Nexus” exhibition, is now on display through Sunday, Sept. 21, at (SCENE) Metrospace.
Anna Kinsman, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an MSU junior who is majoring in Graphic Design. She traveled to Greece this summer for the American College of Greece study abroad program and wrote about her experience in this article.
August 25-September 19 | Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm But Just Now...this year’s All MFA Exhibition is now open in Kresge Galleries 101 and 114. This exhibition features creative research from…