Mississippi State Department of Art

10/02/2026

Congratulations to MSU professor and Head of the Department of Art Jamie Runnells for being selected by the 2026 National Council of Arts Administrators! Runnells is one of seven individuals nationwide chosen for this year’s Jim Hopfensperger Fellowship for Emerging Arts Administrators.

Read more about her achievement.

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State Professor and Head of the Department of Art Jamie Runnells is a 2026 National Council of Arts Administrators fellowship selection.

10/02/2026

Congratulations to recent MSU art graduate Jahari Bell for being honored by 2026 Society of Publication Designers Student Competiton! Bell was named a winner in the Portrait Photography category of the competition for his “A Man’s World” photography series.

Read more on his achievement. https://www.caad.msstate.edu/news/2026/10/msu-art-graduate-honored-international-art-society

09/21/2026

Fine art majors Gabby Castleman and Sara Beth Messemore create colorful, welcoming space for Bulldogs in Recovery lounge, incorporating symbols of hope and recovery.

Read more about these senior artists and their creation https://www.caad.msstate.edu/news/2026/09/fine-art-majors-create-colorful-welcoming-space-bulldogs-recovery-program

09/16/2026

THIS FRIDAY! Join us to learn about the MSU art department Plein Air Club + meeting dates 🖼️🖌️ All are welcome, including non-art majors. No experience necessary. Bring a sketchbook and any materials you wish to use. ✍️🎨

📅 FRIDAY SEPT. 18
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 UNION (LOBBY)

09/16/2026

09/10/2026

Coulter Fussell, a visual artist who specializes in quilts and textile material, spends this week at MSU to showcase her work during Craft in America’s nationwide celebration of craft for America’s 250th anniversary.

A gallery talk and reception will be held today at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Main Building Art Gallery. https://www.caad.msstate.edu/news/2026/09/artist-residence-msu-helps-mark-nations-semiquincentennial-through-craft-america

06/09/2026

Congratulations to recent photography graduate Miah Hall for being featured in the Daily Journal! The news article discusses her experience with her senior project "Nettleton."

Read more on her story.

STARKVILLE – Miah Hall picked up a camera for the first time in junior high. A few years later, she joined the annual staff at Nettleton High School, and her

05/07/2026

Congratulations to lead CAAD academic advisor Shannon Bacot for being honored the Wesley A. Ammon Outstanding New Staff Advisor Award!

Read more on her achievement. https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2026/05/excellence-teaching-advising-honored-prestigious-msu-faculty-staff-awards

05/05/2026

Mississippi State fine art seniors will be showcasing their work in upcoming senior exhibit, "10/10", starting next week. There will be an artists’ reception on May 10, 2-4 p.m.

Read more about the exhibition. https://www.caad.msstate.edu/news/2026/05/mississippi-state-fine-art-seniors-showcase-work-senior-exhibit

04/23/2026

Please join us this evening from 5-6:30 p.m. to celebrate 20 MSU Art students who are presenting their capstone work in the Old Main Art Galleries.

Graphic Design’s Synthesis decks out Old Main 1070 and Photo’s Miah Hall brings Nettleton to campus in Old Main 1100. We hope to see everyone there tonight to enjoy these students’ amazing work!