Art at Northwest Missouri State University

10/19/2026

🎨 FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Meet our Lecturer Scott Arthur!

Get to know one of the talented educators behind the creativity at Northwest Missouri State University’s School of Art & Design! 🐾

Our new Lecturer Scott teaches painting and drawing, bringing years of experience as a practicing artist, graphic designer, art director, and gallery director into the classroom.

🖌️ His artistic journey includes studying sculpture, painting, and graphic design, followed by graduate studies at Eastern Illinois University and Louisiana State University.

🎓 From participating in solo and group exhibitions to working as a visiting artist, Scott continues to explore his passion for art while inspiring the next generation of creatives.

🐱 Fun fact: Professor Scott and his wife have a beloved cat named Pat, who is always well-fed!

Swipe through to learn more about Professor Scott, his artistic journey, and his accomplishments! ➡️

10/16/2026

10/12/2026

🎨 FACULTY SPOTLIGHT | Meet Prof. Marie Huard!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Marie Huard, our new Assistant Professor of Art Education at Northwest Missouri State University! 💚

Originally from Burlington, Vermont, Marie spent many years teaching elementary and middle school art in Philadelphia before joining the Bearcat family!

At Northwest, she teaches courses in Art Education, Art Appreciation, and Fibers, bringing her experience and passion for art education to our students.🧵

🏆 Fun fact: Two of her proudest accomplishments are earning her PhD in Art Education from Penn State University and hiking the entire 272-mile Long Trail in Vermont! 🥾⛰️

We’re excited to have her as part of our creative community!

Welcome to Northwest, Dr. Huard!🐾

10/05/2026

🎨 Visiting Artist Lectures RECAP!

A look back at our Visiting Artist Lectures connected to the For the Love of the Land and Its People exhibition. Thank you to our visiting artists for sharing their work, perspectives, and creative journeys with our students and community!

The exhibition is currently on view in the DeLuce Gallery, stop by and experience the work in person! 🖼️

📸Photos by Baker

10/04/2026

09/28/2026

🎨 Meet our School of Art & Design faculty! ✨

The artists, designers, educators, and mentors behind the creativity at Northwest.

Get to know the people who inspire, challenge, and support our students every day!

09/26/2026

🎨 Discover Your Major Day: Art & Design Schedule! 💚

Thinking about a future in art or design? Join us for Discover Your Major Day and get a closer look at what it’s like to be part of the School of Art & Design at Northwest! ✨

Check out the schedule and come explore, create, and discover where your creativity can take you. 🎨

📅 September 29
🔗Register at: https://visit.nwmissouri.edu/event/1044611

09/21/2026

This Wednesday, September 24 at 6 PM
📍 Charles Johnson Theater

Join us for a lecture by exhibition curators Karen Britt & Ashton Markt, followed by a reception.

Art Majors: As a reminder, you must attend no fewer than 70% of lectures and exhibition openings to be eligible for Advanced Standing Review and Senior Review.

We hope to see you there!

09/16/2026

Come get to know us at Fall Visit Day! 🍂🎨

📅 September 29
Come explore, meet us, and see what Art & Design at Northwest is all about! 💚

09/08/2026

Art Club meetings in Fall 2026! 🎨🍂
Come join us!