College of Arts & Letters Students Earn First-Place Awards at Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum

Eight students whose primary majors are in the College of Art & Letters received first-place awards for their research and creative scholarship presented at Michigan State University’s 28th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF). Several other MSU students who received first-place awards were mentored by faculty within the College of Arts & Letters.

Continue ReadingCollege of Arts & Letters Students Earn First-Place Awards at Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum

MFA Artist Expands Painting Beyond the Canvas and Understanding of Persian Art

Niloufar Fallahfar’s paintings are not confined to the canvas. As her artistic practice has evolved, her work quite literally has expanded into space through the inclusion of three-dimensional objects that become part of the narrative itself. “I started by putting canvas on top of each other to offer a different perspective and make the audience curious about the different angles of the painting,” she explained.

Continue ReadingMFA Artist Expands Painting Beyond the Canvas and Understanding of Persian Art

Why This Emerging Artist Isn’t Worried About AI Replacing Human Creativity

As an emerging artist, Alex Vlasov isn’t afraid of artificial intelligence. While some futurists predict AI could replace human-created art and writing, Vlasov disagrees. “Photography didn’t replace paintings. Ever since the first photographs in 1826, paintings are still created,” Vlasov said. He further explained that human-created art will continue to provide opportunities for people to see connections, find themes, and experience the emotions conveyed through an artist’s work.

Continue ReadingWhy This Emerging Artist Isn’t Worried About AI Replacing Human Creativity

Four Graduating Seniors Honored as the 2026 Louis B. Sudler Prize Winners

Four graduating seniors were awarded this year’s Louis B. Sudler Prize, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the performing and creative arts, including fine arts, music, creative writing, theatre, and electronic/photographic arts. Presented each year by the College of Arts & Letters, recipients must be members of the senior graduating class and demonstrate outstanding achievement in the performing or creative arts and show promise for future achievement.

Continue ReadingFour Graduating Seniors Honored as the 2026 Louis B. Sudler Prize Winners

The Department of Art, Art History and Design announces 2026 Award and Scholarship Winners

The Department of Art, Art History, and Design (AAHD) honored its 2026 award and scholarship recipients during the opening reception for the Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, which was held on April 10 at (SCENE) Metrospace. The awards and scholarships recognize…

Continue ReadingThe Department of Art, Art History and Design announces 2026 Award and Scholarship Winners

Museum Studies Students Curate Exhibition on 170 Years of MSU Traditions

An upcoming exhibition at the MSU Museum, developed by students in Michigan State University’s Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies program, offers a dynamic exploration of MSU student life. Through objects, stories, and creative interpretation, the exhibition explores 170 years of student traditions and how they have connected Spartans across generations.

Continue ReadingMuseum Studies Students Curate Exhibition on 170 Years of MSU Traditions

From East Lansing to Paris: Graphic Design Student Expands Creative Vision During Semester Abroad

McKenna Long, a Michigan State University student majoring in Graphic Design, spent a semester abroad studying at the Paris College of Art (PCA), an opportunity available exclusively to MSU College of Arts & Letters students. She used the experience to expand her academic and creative focus, exploring interior design, architecture, and spatial design — all while living and studying in the City of Light.

Continue ReadingFrom East Lansing to Paris: Graphic Design Student Expands Creative Vision During Semester Abroad