Department News,Gallery Shows,MFA Projects

MFA Thesis: Joshua T. Benefield

1 May , 2015   Gallery

Safer 4 Cyclists This thesis work establishes Safer 4 Cyclists, a safety initiative consisting of a body of work of visual solutions and accompanying research that is not only beneficial to me personally, but to all cyclists, regardless of age, skill level, or reason for riding, be it recreational or for transportation. It is my […]

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Allison McElroy “Voices: An Artist’s Perspective”

30 Mar , 2015  

Painting professor Allison McElroy will have work exhibiting in New York for Voices: An Artist’s Perspective. Allison’s work was also chosen as a “juror’s pick.” Her work will be on display at the NAWA gallery starting April 2nd and will also be available to view in the online exhibition. http://www.unitewomen.org/announcing-voices-an-artists-perspective/ From Unitewomen.org: Voices: An Artist’s […]

Department News,Gallery Shows

Frank Hamrick Tin Type Workshop

30 Mar , 2015  

The JSU Art Department thanks artist Frank Hamrick for his tintype exhibition: “Sometimes Rivers Flow Backwards.” Following the exhibition, Frank gave a lecture and hosted a wet-plate collodion tintype workshop in Carlisle Hall where faculty and students witnessed first-hand the tintype process.       

Department News,Undergraduate Work

Spring 2015 BFA Candidacy Review

20 Mar , 2015   Gallery

Today was our BFA Candidacy Review. Congrats to our applicants for all their hard work.

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ADDYs, 2015 Birmingham (professional)

19 Mar , 2015  

Congratulations to faculty member Jamie Runnells. She was awarded a Silver ADDY from the 471 professional entries submitted. Her ADDY was awarded for her “We Are JSU Soccer” Social Media Campaign. From the official American Advertising Awards website: “The American Advertising Awards, formerly the ADDYs, is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting […]

Department News,Undergraduate Work

Student ADDYs, Birmingham 2015

16 Mar , 2015  

Congratulations to all of the art department ADDY Award winners at the 2015 Birmingham American Advertising Awards! JSU students took 5 of the total 17 student ADDY awards given at the competition: Hunter Amberson, Silver ADDY (Advice to Freshman Poster) Joshua Benefield, Silver ADDY (Arbor Day Poster, Campaign) Blake Dodgen, Silver ADDY (Arbor Day Poster, […]

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36th Annual Mini-Works on Paper at JSU

22 Feb , 2015  

The Department of Art at Jacksonville State University is hosting the 36th Annual Mini-Works on Paper open to all artists 18 years of age and older. Juror: Rebecca Hope Woods Rebecca Woods serves as Creative Director of College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. She is an arts management professional with experience in organizing and […]

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Analyze / Plan / Create

16 Feb , 2015  

Our newest commercial promoting our MFA in Visual Communication Design at JSU. Find out more information about our MFA at http://www.jsu.edu/mfa

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SPE South Central Conference

10 Oct , 2014   Gallery

Here’s a look at the SPE South Central Conference held in Nashville. Ten JSU photography students and several alumni participated in workshops, portfolio reviews, lectures, a downtown Nashville art crawl, (and even a little karaoke)!

Department News,Gallery Shows

Sarah Cusimano Miles and Jamie Runnells: Assemblage

1 Oct , 2014  

ASSEMBLAGE: Works by Sarah Cusimano Miles and Jamie Runnels are featured in the Hammond Hall Gallery with an October 9 opening reception. New faculty Chad Anderson will have work displayed in the Roundhouse.