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ART - ART HISTORY - FILM STUDIES - DIGITAL STORYTELLING - GRAPHIC DESIGN

The MU School of Visual Studies graduates future generations of outstanding critical thinkers, inventive problem solvers, and creative makers of conscientious, well-crafted art.

06/08/2026

Root/Route: 2026 Alumni Biennial Exhibition
(Deadline extended till July 1!)

Root/Route is the theme of the second biennial alumni exhibition for the School of Visual Studies. Root as in tendrils, Route as in maps. How do we reach outward from our starting points, from the seeds and points of origin into the world?

Interested Alumni must have graduated from the School of Visual Studies or its respective programs (prior to 2017): Art, Art History, Graphic Design, Film Studies, or Digital Storytelling at the University of Missouri.

Submissions include: Personal information, 1-3 artworks, CV, Bio, Statement, and artwork information. See Artwork Data for submission below.

All work must be original to the artist and the source material must be original to the artist or from a permitted source.

Selected artists will be notified on or before July 15, 2026, including the specific artwork(s) and/or videos/films selected by the jury.

🔗 To sign up in first comment! 👇🏽

Photos from MU School of Visual Studies's post 06/01/2026

It’s amazing what the smallest objects can reveal.
New research from the University of Missouri highlights how everyday items can unlock powerful stories about people, culture, and history. ⛵️🐯

👉 Check out the full story linked in the comments! 🔗

05/26/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to Loren Macon, graduating M.A. student in Art History and newly named a 2026–2027 Blakemore Kingfisher Fellow!
The fellowship will support Loren’s advanced Korean language study in Seoul and ongoing research into dress, portraiture, and cross‑cultural interpretation in Korean art history.
🔗 Read more via the link in the first comment

Photos from MU School of Visual Studies's post 05/19/2026

Come work with us!!! We are hiring a visiting assistant professor for next year and want YOU to apply!

University of Missouri, School of Visual Studies, Graphic Design
we are a lot of fun, have an amazing facility, have a BFA in Graphic Design, you will teach fun classes and our students are the BEST!

Ric Wilson and Deborah Huelsbergen are co-chairing the hiring committee so contact us with any questions -apply NOW!

05/15/2026

Student work from our Advanced 3D Animation course (DST_VS 4850)

The final project focuses on creating a 30–60 second character animation using an NLA-based workflow. Students developed storyboards and designed cohesive animated pieces that integrate character motion, world-building, and visual style.

A bit more context about the course:
DST_VS 4850 explores the relationship between 3D objects, movement, environment, and storytelling through techniques such as the graph editor, keyframing, rigging, constraints, motion paths, and motion capture. Students create original animated works where narratives emerge through the interaction of objects, space, and time.

TITLE: The Deer Man
ANIMATOR: Ian Shaffer

05/15/2026

Student work from our Advanced 3D Animation course (DST_VS 4850)

The final project focuses on creating a 30–60 second character animation using an NLA-based workflow. Students developed storyboards and designed cohesive animated pieces that integrate character motion, world-building, and visual style.

A bit more context about the course:
DST_VS 4850 explores the relationship between 3D objects, movement, environment, and storytelling through techniques such as the graph editor, keyframing, rigging, constraints, motion paths, and motion capture. Students create original animated works where narratives emerge through the interaction of objects, space, and time.

TITLE: Untitled
ANIMATOR: Addison Shulte

05/15/2026

Student work from our Advanced 3D Animation course (DST_VS 4850)

The final project focuses on creating a 30–60 second character animation using an NLA-based workflow. Students developed storyboards and designed cohesive animated pieces that integrate character motion, world-building, and visual style.

A bit more context about the course:
DST_VS 4850 explores the relationship between 3D objects, movement, environment, and storytelling through techniques such as the graph editor, keyframing, rigging, constraints, motion paths, and motion capture. Students create original animated works where narratives emerge through the interaction of objects, space, and time.

TITLE: Moth Man 2026
ANIMATOR: Jack McDonald

05/13/2026

🎨🖌️Our Intermediate painting students had a mini show yesterday to share their works from this semester. 🔥 Comment below which was your favorite? 👇🏼Interested in taking a painting class next semester? Come check us out in FAB!

05/12/2026

🚨You’re invited to the MU Clay Klub’s Finals Pop Up Pottery Sale featuring a wide selection of handmade ceramic artwork and pottery. Last chance this semester to support our students! Cash, checks, and all major credit card accepted.

📆 Wednesday May 13
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍East entrance of the Fine Arts Building (Off Hitt St. near Bingham Gallery)

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509 S 9th Street
Columbia, MO
65211

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm