Lamar University Department of Art & Design

10/19/2026

We're hiring! To apply, go to https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lamar/jobs/5513016/assistant-professor-graphic-design-art-design

10/17/2026

Kurt Dyrhaug, Sculptor, MCAD Alum, and Sculpture Professor at Lamar University, will be in town for the ISC Conference next week and offered to do a presentation for our students prior to his ISC tasks (he is the panel moderator for the "Digital Technology Tools for Traditional Sculpture" Panel on Saturday).

His presentation for our students will be Wednesday the 21st in the main auditorium (the only space I could get) from 1pm to 2-something. He will be presenting his work, process, history and maybe even his trip to Machu Picchu two weeks ago!

10/16/2026

Wonderful talk with Melanie Modica and Kyle Young!

10/13/2026

Come join us this Thursday, October 15th for a talk with our alumni Kyle Young and Melanie Modica as they discuss the many art careers they've held over they years! Kyle founded the art handling company, TyART, while Melanie is the founder and senior appraiser at Modica Fine Arts in Houston.

The talk will take place at the Dishman Art Museum, 1030 E. Lavaca, with a reception starting at 6:00pm and the talk to follow at 6:30pm.

All are welcome, and we hope to see you there!

10/11/2026

LU Iron…Spring 2027…

10/10/2026

Professor Dyrhaug’s sculpture is currently on view in a 3 person exhibition in Seoul, South Korea 😊

10/07/2026

Michał Staszczak, Sculpture Professor from the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław, Poland, will be on campus at Lamar University on Friday, October 9 and learn more about our academic programs, facilities, and creative research initiatives. We are grateful for the opportunity to strengthen connections between our institutions.

10/04/2026

Andy Coughlan recently wrote a thoughtful and thorough article Beaumont Enterprise today about Professor Dyrhaug’s travels to Machu Picchu, Peru 🇵🇪

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

Professor Dyrhaug will be presenting a lecture at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design on Wednesday, October 21 at 1:00 pm! He is looking forward to seeing MACD students and being back at his Alma Mater 😇