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all the bloody barriers

September 29, 2026

An exhibition by second year MFA Candidate, Madison Higgs September 28-October 9 Kresge Art Gallery 101, 600 Auditorium Rd. East Lansing, MI

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Sister, Sister

September 29, 2026

An exhibition by second year MFA Candidate, Sophia Hoersten September 28-October 9 Kresge Art Gallery 114, 600 Auditorium Rd. East Lansing, MI

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Drawing Marathon Brings Eight Hours of Non-Stop Creativity to Campus

September 22, 2026

The Summer Circle Theatre Courtyard will become a hub of creativity as people from across campus and the community come together to draw and create during the annual Drawing Marathon on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by MSU’s Department of Art, Art History, and Design, this free event will include hands-on art activities, live models, music, and drawing opportunities for participants of all experience levels.

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Education Abroad in Greece Inspires Students’ ‘Lasting Impressions’ Exhibition

September 17, 2026

Inspired by the history, culture, and ceramic traditions of Greece, Michigan State University students who participated in the Ceramic Arts in Greece Education Abroad in Spring 2026 transformed their experiences into works of art that are now on display in the “Lasting Impressions” exhibition at the MSU Union Art Gallery. The exhibition is on view through Saturday, Oct. 3, with a public reception scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Cross-Border Art Project by MSU and Canadian Students Reaches New Audience at ArtPrize 2026

September 10, 2026

A unique cross-border art project that brought Michigan State University students together with students from Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) to explore identity, connection, and the…

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Lasting Impressions

September 10, 2026

An exhibition featuring works created by MSU Art, Art History, and Design students who attended the Ceramic Arts in Greece Study Abroad Program August 31-October 3 | Reception: September 19,…

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Cursed Objects Exhibition

September 10, 2026

Juried by Hailey Becker August 28-October 18 | Reception: October 16, 5-7PM SCENE Metrospace | 110 Charles St. East Lansing, MI The artists in this show were tasked with responding to…

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Coalesce: All MFA Exhibition

September 10, 2026

Kresge Art Galleries 101 + 114 | 600 Auditorium Rd, East Lansing August 27-September 23 Coalesce, this year’s All MFA Exhibition, is coming soon to the Kresge Galleries 101 and…

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College Begins 2026-27 Academic Year with New Programs, People, and Possibilities

September 3, 2026

A new academic year brings new beginnings and Fall 2026 marks an especially significant moment for Michigan State University’s College of Arts and Letters. Students are returning to a college that has grown in scope, with new academic programs, newly housed majors, and expanded opportunities. The year also brings a new slate of performances, exhibitions, and other creative and academic experiences.

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College Welcomes 20 New Faculty and Staff Members

August 31, 2026

With the start of the Fall 2026 Semester, the College of Arts and Letters is welcoming 20 new faculty and staff members whose talents, experiences, and perspectives will contribute to the college’s teaching, research, creative activity, and student support. New faculty and staff members will be recognized during the College of Arts and Letters' 2026 Faculty and Staff Welcome Reception on Monday, Sept. 28.