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The VCSU art faculty instructs all levels of drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, de

10/13/2026

'Life through the lens' is the senior exhibition of Valley City State University Digital Design Student Jagger Wayne Dickman. His work will be on display in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts gallery. From October 12th to October 26th. His artist talk and reception will take place Tuesday, October 20th, at 3 pm. His artist talk will be streamed on Valley City State University’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
My work is about finding the beauty and the defining moments in life, whether that be the beauty in a chunk of land that a farmer works on in daily life. Additionally, this could include that defining moment in a football game that changes the complexion of the game, or even an old dusty wh**ky bottle that no one has touched for a period of time. Finding the beauty in those moments and things is what Life Through the Lens is all about.
After graduation, Jagger plans to head back home to Minot. He plans to work and start his own photography business in the future. In his business, he plans on exploring all sorts of photography that will create memories for those who choose to book with him.
Jagger would first like to thank his family for being there and supporting him through his time here at Valley City State University. Secondly, he would like to thank Professor Ekow Ephrim, Professor Angela Mirscov, and Professor Gratia Brown for guiding him through his time here in the art program. Last but certainly not least, he would like to thank his father, John Dickman, for getting him into the art of photography.

10/09/2026

🧵✨ Learning the Art of Embroidery!

Our students enjoyed an engaging embroidery workshop with artist Katie Simmons, exploring the creative possibilities of needle and thread. Through hands-on practice and guidance, students learned new techniques and discovered ways to incorporate embroidery into their artistic practice.

Thank you to Katie Simmons for sharing her knowledge, skills, and creativity with our students!

10/07/2026

VCSU Center for the Arts Gallery Schedule, Fall 2026 - Spring 2027.

10/05/2026

An artist talk and reception for visiting artist Katie Simmons’ show, “Inhabiting an Ecological In-Between,” will take place Oct. 5. The talk will take place at 3 p.m. in the Robinson Center for the Arts Choir Room, with a reception to follow in the lobby.
The exhibit is open to the public August 24 through Oct. 8 during regular gallery hours, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A virtual exhibit will be available on the VCSU Art Department’s YouTube channel.
Simmons creates deeply textured pieces combining cloth, stitching, and images of human bodies and the natural world. Images are built in layers of ballpoint pen drawings and natural pigments extracted from plants, lichens, algae, and fungi. Pigments are allowed to react with the material with little direction, becoming partners in the making process.
Simmons brings a background in wildlife biology and experiences as an assault survivor to her creative process, investigating “death, decay, growth, and parallels between the exploitation of the natural world and female bodies.”
For more information about Katie Simmons’ artwork and process, visit https://www.katiesimmons.com.

09/29/2026

Creativity comes to life through exploration!
Our students investigated how light and shadow affect what we see by creating positive and negative shapes with markers and paper. This hands-on activity sparked creativity as students explored how shapes and space work together in design.

09/02/2026

The CFA is the place to be! VCSU Art and Music students, faculty, and staff are ready for an awesome year of classes, collaborations, creativity & performances.

Get involved on campus & join an art or music class! We’d love to have you!

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05/08/2026

Students from Midkota High School visited the VCSU Art Department last week to try their hand at wheel throwing, cynotype printing, and raku firing. We had a blast sharing our passion with them during their visit!

05/07/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the VCSU Juried Student Art Exhibition! We are proud to recognize the outstanding creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication demonstrated by our student artists. This year’s exhibition showcased an incredible range of talent across multiple disciplines, highlighting the strength and diversity of artistic expression at VCSU.
Thank you to everyone who submitted work and helped make this exhibition a success. We also extend our appreciation to our juror for her time and thoughtful selections.
Join us in celebrating all of our participating artists and congratulating this year’s award winners!

04/20/2026

Please join us today for Kara Pranzo’s senior artist talk and reception!
We’ve asked Kara a few questions to showcase her time here at VCSU. Check out her answers on slide 2!

Congratulations, Kara, on a fantastic career at VCSU!

04/16/2026

Printmaking in action!
Our students are experimenting with monotype prints and linoblock impressions pressed into clay, creating bold textures and unique surface designs. A great example of creativity meeting material in the studio!

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101 College Street
Valley City, ND
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https://www.vcsu.edu/academics/art/

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