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Letters of America: Robert Cottingham’s alphabet finds a home at OSU

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

The exhibition features 26 works by the artist Cottingham, a keen observer of the built environment who playfully constructed the alphabet from photographs he captured of city life. By using hidden angles, shadows and cropped inspirations, Cottingham was able to transform seemingly mundane features into renowned works of art.

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The art of ekphrastic writing comes alive at OSU’s MOA

Mon, Nov 10, 2025

Oklahoma State University professors are finding creative ways to expand their classrooms by bringing their students to the OSU Museum of Art.

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Agriculture professor bridges disciplines through OSU Museum of Art experience

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

When Dr. Mike Finnegan, a faculty member in Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture, brought his class to the OSU Museum of Art this semester, it marked a meaningful step toward connecting art and agriculture through shared human experiences.

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Behind the Curtain: A look into Theatre’s thriving costume lab

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

When thinking about labs at an R1 research institution like Oklahoma State University, science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines are typically top of mind. But those are far from all- encompassing. Tucked away on the second floor of the historic Gundersen Building is the Department of Theatre’s Costume Lab. A bustling workshop of fabric, thread, sewing notions and concept sketches, the costume lab is redefining career preparation for theatre students by combining structured coursework, technical training and real-world production experience.

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Renaissance Ready: OSU Arts Week returns after 45-year hiatus

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

For the first time since the 1970s, Stillwater saw the return of OSU Arts Week — a celebration of the visual, performing and applied arts at Oklahoma State University. The OSU Arts Committee led the initiative, with key support from the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Theatre, Greenwood School of Music, and Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History.

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'Step across this line' is art that explores borders, lives and histories

Wed, Aug 20, 2025

Discussions surrounding borders have become increasingly prominent in recent years. “Step across this line” challenges visitors to rethink the meaning of borders through art, how they divide people, cultures and lands. What happens when someone steps across them?

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Historic exhibition makes its way to the OSU Museum of Art

Wed, Aug 06, 2025

“Cimarron National Works on Paper Exhibition 2025” will open Aug. 19 at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art for the first time.

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Things are getting wild at the OSU Museum of Art with new exhibition

Thu, May 22, 2025

“Fur, Fangs, Feathers & Fins” will open May 27 at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art. This free-to-view exhibition highlights amphibians, apex predators and everything in between in their beautiful yet fleeting habitats.

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The McKnight Center announces its 2025-26 season lineup

Fri, May 16, 2025

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025-2026 season. The season includes an impressive lineup of performances by legendary star of stage and screen Hugh Jackman, the iconic Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jaap van Zweden, touring Broadway musical The Music Man, and more.

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra shares talents at OSU masterclasses

Wed, May 14, 2025

At Oklahoma State University’s McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, students recently witnessed both during masterclasses with members of the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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OSU graphic design students honored at Oklahoma’s Graphex competition

Mon, May 12, 2025

Fourteen graphic design students from Oklahoma State University were recognized on May 1 at the annual Graphex Art and Design Competition in Tulsa, an event that features the best work of Oklahoma creatives.

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Theatre major Burks named Spring 2025 CAS Orange Gown Graduate

Wed, May 07, 2025

Spring 2025 CAS Orange Gown Graduate Jordan Burks is completing a bachelor's degree in theatre this May and taking with her a passion for the stage that she developed while at OSU. Jordan isn't an actor, though, she's a stage manager. And she taking her cues into grad school and beyond.

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