Patchwork: Reclaiming Space
January 5, 2026
A collaborative exhibition January 12-February 14 | Reception: January 22, 5-7pmMSU Union Art Gallery | 49 Abbot Rd. East Lansing, MI | Room 230 Patchwork: Reclaiming Space is an open invitation…
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Driven to Succeed: Graphic Design Student Graduates Early with Perfect 4.0 GPA
December 11, 2025
Lexi Sesock, a Graphic Design major, will graduate this semester with a 4.0 GPA, completing her degree a semester early while balancing a rigorous academic schedule, creative exploration, and professional experiences across the College of Arts & Letters and Michigan State University. She also was one of 86 graduating seniors who received the Board of Trustees Award, recognizing their exceptional academic performance.
First of Three Student-Designed Microgalleries Opens to Public, Showcasing Student-Made Public Art
December 10, 2025
A microgallery created and built by Michigan State University students in the Introduction to Sculpture (STA 352) class taught this semester by Department of Art, Art History, and Design Assistant…
Faces and Traces: a Cross-Border Portrait Project
November 22, 2025
November 7-December 7 | Reception: Friday, November 7 from 6-8pm SCENE Metrospace | 110 Charles St. East Lansing, MI Gallery Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 12-5pm Portraiture is more than a likeness—it is…
Sway, Leap, Flicker: a banner in three parts
November 22, 2025
Solo Exhibition by Michelle Inez Hinojosa MSU Union Art Gallery Exhibition Dates: 11/3-12/12 | Reception: Friday, 11/21 6-8pm | Artist Talk at 7pm The viewer can choose to engage at either a rapid or slow pace,…
Faculty Voice: Art Is What We Need Right Now
November 13, 2025
Meghan Collins is the lead educator for K-12 and family programs at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University and an Assistant Professor of Art Education in MSU’s Department of Art, Art History, and Design. She also is a proud alum of MSU’s Art Education program and rejoined the university community after teaching art in K-8 public schools in Lansing, Michigan, and Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Cross-Border Art Project Between MSU and Canadian Students on Display at (SCENE) Metrospace
November 4, 2025
Michigan State University’s Department of Art, Art History, and Design presents “Faces and Traces: A Cross-Border Portrait Project” exhibition, showcasing the collaboration between students from MSU and Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U). The exhibition runs Nov. 7-Dec. 7 at (SCENE) Metrospace, with an opening reception planned for Nov. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Innovation Meets Inclusion: MSU Students Design Adaptive Fashions for New York City Runway
October 30, 2025
Four Michigan State University students stepped into the spotlight in New York City as featured designers at the 2025 "iCAN Do Anything" Fashion Show hosted by the International Institute for the Brain (iBRAIN) to celebrate and promote adaptive and inclusive fashion. The MSU students — Jillian Kelly, Tristian Laney, Rico Seatts, and Reagan Wiley — all majoring in Apparel and Textile Design (ATD), were among a select group of designers who created custom adaptive garments for students with brain-based disabilities.
Studio Art Major Gains Experience Interning for Arts4U Program
October 20, 2025
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.
Grad Student Highlights Campus Tree Installation in Graduate Arts Fellowship
October 14, 2025
Hailey Becker, a Michigan State University graduate student, is shining a light on campus with her art exhibition that recently was featured in the MSU Libraries Digital Scholarship Lab as part of the MSU Digital Humanities Graduate Arts Fellowship. “Where the Light Gets In” is an installation Becker created in the Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) that showcases her art installations across MSU’s campus.