Fri, Sep 13, 2024

As the world slowed down in the early months of 2020, Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Cristina González was finding momentum in her corner of art history. An expert in colonial Latin American art, González specializes in New Spain, which was a viceroyalty of the Spanish Empire that existed from 1521-1821 and included Mexico, Central America and the southwestern United States. So, when González’s former OSU colleague, Dr. Mark White, approached her at the beginning of the pandemic about creating an exhibition for the New Mexico Museum of Art — of which he had just become executive director — she leaped at the chance to showcase Catholic sainthood and relevant artworks during the New Spain era.

Fri, Aug 30, 2024

The Biennial Faculty Exhibition opened at Oklahoma State University’s Gardiner Gallery of Art Aug. 19, featuring work from full-time, adjunct and emeriti faculty members within OSU’s Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History. “There is a saying that goes something like this: artists make art for other artists,” said Andy Mattern, a faculty member whose photography samples are on display. “Of course, we want general audiences to connect with our work as well, but when your peers look closely and recognize your efforts, it is something special.”

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

The 43rd annual Juried Student Exhibition opened at Oklahoma State University’s Gardiner Gallery of Art April 18.

Fri, Apr 05, 2024

On April 19 and 20, the Prairie Arts Center will welcome dozens of fine artists, vendors, musicians and food trucks to the annual Stillwater Arts Festival. With support from the City of Stillwater, the Arts and Humanities Council of Stillwater and Visit Stillwater, the arts festival is slated to be an “exciting event for art enthusiasts of all ages,” said Meghan Brasuell, general manager of the Prairie Arts Center.

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Jessica Teckemeyer, associate professor of sculpture in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History, commissioned a 200% bronze enlargement of her sculpture “Fox or Foe” using a Humanities-, Arts- and Design-Based Disciplines Research Grant.

Tue, Mar 26, 2024

Each year, the Oklahoma State University’s graphic design BFA program gives graduating seniors the chance to display their portfolios and demonstrate their artistic proficiency in an exhibition at the Gardiner Gallery of Art. This year’s exhibition, titled “Voxel,” symbolizes the individuality and collaboration of the students.

Tue, Mar 05, 2024

Students enrolled in Oklahoma State University’s Oil Painting I and Oil Painting for Non-Majors courses are displaying their work in the exhibition “Moments Magnified” at the OSU Research Park starting March 7. “Moments Magnified” includes 12 oil paintings inspired by microscopic imagery captured using the scanning electron microscope at OSU’s microscopy facility. Students enrolled in the courses chose objects to view with the SEM at the beginning of the semester. Then, after receiving training on the machine, they captured images to inspire their oil paintings.