Mississippi State Department of Art

Welcome back, Jamie Runnells!

Runnells returns to lead Department of Art Jamie Runnells, who taught at MSU from 2002-2013, returns after serving a stint as coordinator of Jacksonville State University’s Master of Fine Arts program, where she also held the title of distinguished professor of visual communication.

Senior art major Sarah Demus and recent graduate Sadie “Bella” Brownlee spent the past year adding to a vibrant mural that was begun by Mary Sanders, a 2023 graduate. Check it out, with others, in Harned Hall: https://www.caad.msstate.edu/news/2025/06/msu-research-brought-life-through-harned-hall-student-murals

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Meridian Museum of Art’s annual Bi-State Juried Exhibition! Over $3,000 in prizes are available, including a $1,000 Best of Show cash award.

https://meridianmuseum.org/51st-annual-bi-state-art-competition-and-exhibition/

We had so much fun at our first SPACE Expo comic con event! Thank you to all the students and faculty who participated, thank you to the amazing artists and vendors, and a shout out to the community who made the day a great success. We look forward to nerding out with y’all at next year’s SPACE EXPO!

Let’s congratulate Professor Marita Gootee in recently being honored in the 26th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards.

Congratulations!!

https://www.caad.msstate.edu/news/2025/05/department-arts-gootee-has-photography-recognized-international-competition

Kendrell Daniels says that being able to tell his story from his perspective through images has been a great outlet for him.

Read more here.
https://www.caad.msstate.edu/spotlight/kendrell-daniels

Congratulations to senior fine arts student Rylee Brabham, who has been selected for the Mississippi Museum of Art's 2025 Mississippi Invitational.

Mississippi Museum of Art Announces Artists Featured in 2025 Mississippi Invitational - Mississippi Museum of Art June 28 – September 7, 2025 The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) announced the 12 artists participating in the 2025 Mississippi Invitational exhibition, the 14th biennial survey featuring recent works created by contemporary visual artists living and working in the state. On view June 28 through Se...

Ever wanted to learn how to make your own sketchbook?
Come join us April 4th from 11-2 in Howell Hall 110 for a Free Sketchbook Workshop!! Hope to see you there!

Time is ticking to submit to the 2025 Cotton District Arts Festival Juried Art Show.

Submit your latest and greatest here:

Starkville Area Arts Council - #CDAF2025 Juried Arts Competition Applicaiton This application is for the Juried Arts Exhibit, which is a competitive fine art show where pieces are listed for sale in a gallery setting. If you wish to participate in the ARTISAN'S VILLAGE to sell your work from a booth, you must also submit in that category.  Judging occurs in 2 phases: 1) acc...

Exciting news!!

The Department of Art now offers a Drawing course for Non-Majors!

https://www.caad.msstate.edu/news/2024/12/course-spotlight-drawing-non-majors

Congratulations to Moriah Roland for her incredible achievement in having her work accepted into the Modern Visual Arts Gallery (MVA) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania! This is a significant milestone in any artist's journey, and it's wonderful to see her talent being recognized.

https://www.caad.msstate.edu/news/2024/11/msu-art-student-moriah-rolands-work-accepted-national-gallery