MSU Student Interns at The Met in New York City

Laine Lord is passionate about all things involving art, writing, and museums. This passion led to a dream-come-true internship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City, the largest art museum in the nation and one of the most respected art institutions in the world. A native of West Bloomfield, Michigan, Lord is a senior double…

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Apparel and Textile Design Major Finds Inspiration in Italy

After spending a semester abroad in Italy, Apparel and Textile Design senior Lily Paschoal has new inspiration to draw from and is incorporating this experience into her clothing designs.  “My study abroad was a very immersive experience, and I left very inspired,” she said. “I've loved bringing it back to Michigan State with me — all the knowledge and learning experiences…

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Exhibition Features Work by Ceramic Arts in Greece Study Abroad Students

Inspired by the culture and history of Greece and the many ancient artifacts at the MSU Excavations at Isthmia, the Michigan State University students who were part of the 2023 Ceramic Arts in Greece Study Abroad used this experience to create their own works of art, which are now on display through Friday, Oct. 27, at the MSU Union Art…

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Apparel and Textile Design Student Helps Start-Up Company While Gaining Valuable Experience 

MSU sophomore Lily Stroup used her skills as an Apparel and Textile Design major to help a start-up company that specializes in designing matching outfits for humans and their pets.  As an intern for the pet lifestyle brand My Unleashed Life, Stroup helped establish and grow the company’s social media presence and used her expertise gained from her Apparel and Textile Design classes to design graphics and merchandise for the new company. …

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2023 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition on Display at (SCENE) Metrospace

The 2023 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition presented by the Department of Art, Art History, and Design (AAHD) at Michigan State University features the work of 53 students completed as part of AAHD courses during the 2022-2023 academic year. The exhibition runs through Friday, April 28, at (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles Street, East Lansing, Michigan. Hours are Wednesday-Sunday noon-5 p.m. Some of…

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Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream of Earning an Art Degree

At age 36, Jesse Amburgey is looking forward to fulfilling his lifelong dream of earning a bachelor’s degree as he prepares to graduate from Michigan State University in Spring 2023 with a B.A. in Studio Art. Having grown up in the East Lansing area, Amburgey spent many years traveling, bartending, and living in different places after receiving a General Associate…

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MFA Exhibition on Display March 11-May 21 at the MSU Broad Art Museum

The 2023 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, which runs March 11-May 21 at the MSU Broad Art Museum, will feature the work of the four MFA candidates who are graduating this spring. The exhibition is the culmination of a three-year program that allows students to push the existing limits of art while exploring their creative practice under the supervision of…

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Graphic Design Students and College Marketing Staff Earn Multiple ADDY Awards

Some of the top American Advertising (ADDY) Awards presented this year by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Lansing went to Michigan State University students majoring in Graphic Design in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. In total, MSU’s Graphic Design students took home 24 ADDY Awards including two Judge’s Choice, one Mosaic, seven Gold, six Silver, and eight…

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MSU Preparing Apparel and Textile Design Major for Future Success

As an Apparel and Textile Design (ATD) major, Hayden Starr is, of course, drawn to fashion. She also loves art, makeup, travel, photography, and Disney World, having visited the theme park about 15 times. Her dream is to one day design Disney clothing, either for the company itself or on her own. While the idea of becoming an entrepreneur appeals…

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