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Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries set to host Annual Holiday Art Auction on Nov. 13
By Ann Gosser | Oct 7, 2026 April Webb, Manufacturing Consent, encaustic on panel, 11” x 17” x 3.5”, 2026. April Webb, Manufacturing Consent, side view, encaustic on panel, 11” x 17” x 3.5”, 2026. MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to host the 2026 Annual Holiday Art Auction on Friday, Nov. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery, located on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on Murray State’s campus.
Murray State University’s Department of Art & Design hosts visiting artist in ceramics
By Ann Gosser | Sep 9, 2026 The Department of Art & Design at Murray State University is pleased to welcome Pattie Chalmers for a lecture and workshop, Sept. 14-15. Pattie Chalmers, olive chesterfield abstraction with yellow +s, 2021. MURRAY, Ky. — The Department of Art & Design at Murray State University is pleased to welcome Pattie Chalmers for a lecture and workshop Sept. 14-15.
The Murray State University Department of Art & Design hosts Delita Martin for the Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series
By Ann Gosser | Aug 19, 2026 Delita Martin, The Me I Must Remember, 2023, relief printing, charcoal, acrylic, liquid gold leaf, printed papers, hand stitching and pastels. Delita Martin, She Told Me What the Stars Knew, 2023, relief printing, charcoal, acrylic, liquid gold leaf, printed papers and hand-stitching. MURRAY, Ky. — The Department of Art & Design and the University Galleries at Murray State University is pleased to host Delita Martin as the Patricia L.
New exhibit opens at Murray State University’s Department of Art & Design’s Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery
By Ann Gosser | Aug 6, 2026 The Murray State University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design are pleased to present a new solo exhibition. Contemporary Icons featuring work by artist Lee Lanier will be on view in the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery Aug. 19 through Sept. 14. MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design are pleased to present a new solo exhibition.
Department of Art & Design hosts summer art exhibition
By Ann Gosser | May 27, 2026 "ON THE MARK," an exhibition on view on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building through June 22, spotlights abstract art held in the collection of the Clara M. Eagle Gallery on the campus of Murray State University. MURRAY, Ky. — "ON THE MARK," an exhibition on view on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building through June 22, spotlights abstract art held in the collection of the Clara M. Eagle Gallery on the campus of Murray State University.
Department of Art & Design chair selected for Regional Art Educator Award
By Ann Gosser | Apr 2, 2026 MURRAY, Ky. — Each year, the Kentucky Art Education Association submits their Art Educator of the Year as a nominee for the National Art Educators Association (NAEA) Regional Art Educator Award. The association’s 2026 nominee, Dr. Rebecca Williams, was selected to represent the Southeastern Region in recognition for her outstanding service and achievement.
Department of Art and Design set to host 2026 Patricia Summerville Emerging Professionals Panel
2026 MSU Alumni Panelists (left to right) Stoya Hastings, Chris Schweizer and Rachel Mauser MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State University Department of Art and Design will host the Patricia Summerville Emerging Professionals Panel at 5 p.m. on April 9 in Price Doyle Fine Arts Building, room 623. This year, three art and design alumni have been invited to campus to speak about their art careers and studio practice.
Murray State University to host “Daylighting,” a two-person exhibition by artists Caroline Hatfield and Kat Spears
By Ann Gosser | Jan 14, 2026 Kat Spears, Asparagus Eaters, oil on linen, 48 x 60 inches, 2023 MURRAY, Ky. —The Murray State University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design are pleased to present “Daylighting,” a two-person exhibition of recent artwork created by artists Caroline Hatfield and Kat Spears. The exhibition is on view in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery Jan. 15 through Feb. 19.
Murray State University hosts “Comma: Infinity in a Box” art exhibition
By Ann Gosser | Jan 14, 2026 “TREMBLE,” limited edition portfolio box, edition of 10, dimensions variable, 2025 MURRAY, Ky.— The Murray State University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design are pleased to present “Comma: Infinity in a Box.” The exhibition is on view in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery Jan. 15 through Feb. 12. “Comma” is the curatorial/artistic project of Judy Rushin-Knopf and Carolyn Henne.
Murray State University welcomes artist Autumn Johnson for “Never Again” solo exhibition
By Ann Gosser | Jan 13, 2026 Autumn Johnson, Transition 3, watercolor and graphite on paper, 57 x 19.5 inches, 2023 MURRAY, Ky.— The Murray State University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design are pleased to present the solo exhibition “Never Again”featuring recent work by Autumn Johnson. The exhibition is on view in the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery Jan. 14 through Feb. 12. “Never Again” is a collection of prints and mixed media drawings from artist Autumn Johnson.
Department of Art & Design and University Galleries set to host annual Holiday Art Auction on Nov. 14
MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to host the 2025 annual Holiday Art Auction on Friday, Nov. 14, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery, located on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on Murray State’s campus. Original works of art in a wide variety of formats will be available for purchase through both silent and live auction during the evening.
Department of Art & Design hosts senior exhibitions
Open Menu By Ann Gosser | Oct 16, 2025 MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce the capstone exhibitions of work by Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students for Fall 2025. The exhibitions will be on view until Nov. 7 in the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery and the Clara M. Eagle Galleries, located on the sixth and seventh floors of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building on Murray State’s campus.
Department of Art & Design hosts Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series
By Ann Gosser | Aug 15, 2025 Printmaker Sage Perrott, also known as Haypeep, will visit campus on September 9-11 MURRAY, Ky. – The Department of Art & Design at Murray State University is pleased to host Sage Perrott, also known as Haypeep, as the Patricia L. Summerville Artist in Printmaking on Sept. 9 through Sept. 11. Perrott will host a screenprinting workshop with the help of both Professor Nicole Hand’s and Professor Lu Coby’s advanced printmaking class. The workshop will be Sept.
Galleries kicks off fall season with “The Magic Silver Show: The Elena Diane Curris Juried Photomedia Exhibition”
C. Rose Smith, juror for the exhibition will present a free, public talk at 5 p.m. on Sept. 11 MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University Galleries are pleased to present “The Magic Silver Show: The Elena Diane Curris Juried Photomedia Exhibition” to open the fall 2025 exhibition season.
Department of Art & Design and University Galleries host spring 2025 senior capstone exhibitions
Open Menu By Ann Gosser | Apr 11, 2025 MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce the capstone exhibitions of work by Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students for spring 2025. The exhibitions will be on view from April 25 to May 1 in the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery and the Clara M.
Department of Art & Design to host 2025 Distinguished Alumni Tripp Gibson on April 11
Gibson, a Major League Baseball umpire, will participate in a question and answer session MURRAY, Ky. – The College of Humanities & Fine Arts at Murray State University is pleased to host spring 2025 Distinguished Alumni Tripp Gibson in a question and answer style talk entitled “From Art Major to Major League Umpire: How a CHFA Degree Prepares You for Any Career.”The talk will be held on April 11 at 12:30 p.m. in Price Doyle Fine Arts Room 623 located inside the Clara M. Eagle Gallery.
Department of Art & Design to host Kacey Slone as Patricia L. Summerville Artist in Printmaking from March 10-11
By Ann Gosser | Feb 25, 2025 MURRAY, Ky. – The Department of Art & Design at Murray State University is pleased to host Kacey Slone as the Patricia L. Summerville Artist in Printmaking on Monday, March 10 - Tuesday, March 11. Slone will host 4 Zine Workshops with Art & Design classes and will host a fifth Zine Workshop open to all Art & Design majors. Slone will also give a lecture on her work on March 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center Room 623.
Department of Art & Design to host visiting artist Shand Stamper on Feb. 26
MURRAY, Ky. – The Department of Art & Design at Murray State University is pleased to welcome Shand Stamper for a lecture titled “Inspiring Success in AP Art Studio” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center Room 623. Stamper will give an insightful talk on guiding students through idea generation, creative development and achieving a passing score on the AP Art and Design Portfolio.
MSU Galleries host two new solo exhibitions from Tennessee-based artists Kevin Bradley and Thomas Riesing
MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design are pleased to present two new solo exhibitions. “Voo Doo Rocket” featuring recent work by Greeneville, Tennessee-based artist Kevin Bradley is currently on view in the Eagle Upper Gallery through Feb. 17. “Recent Drawings & Prints” featuring recent work by Knoxville, Tennessee-based artist Thomas Riesing is currently on view in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery through Feb. 20.
Los Angeles-based artist Marisa J. Futernick exhibits at Murray State University’s Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery
MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design are pleased to present the solo exhibition “Concession” featuring recent work by Los Angeles-based artist Marisa J. Futernick. The exhibition is on view in the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery until Feb. 14. Futernick will give an artist talk on Monday, Jan. 27 at 12:30 p.m. in Fine Arts Room 621.
Department of Art & Design and University Galleries set to host annual Holiday Art Auction on Nov. 8
By Ann Gosser | Oct 31, 2024 MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to host the 2024 annual Holiday Art Auction on Friday, Nov. 8, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery, located on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on Murray State’s campus. Original works of art in a wide variety of formats will be available for purchase through both silent and live auction during the evening.
MSU Galleries and Department of Art & Design to host student art exhibition “Professional Blend XVII”
By Ann Gosser | Oct 25, 2024 MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design are pleased to present the “Professional Blend XVII” student exhibition on view through Nov. 5 in the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center. “Professional Blend XVII” features a variety of mediums and combines artworks created by Murray State Art & Design students currently enrolled in the Art 399 Professional Practices course.
Department of Art & Design to host two artist openings and accompanying artist talks
By Ann Gosser | Sep 27, 2024 MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce two exhibit openings, each with an accompanying artist talk, beginning in October in the Clara M. Eagle Galleries on the sixth and seventh floors of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on Murray State’s campus. First, Caroline Burton’s exhibit “The Back of the Moon: Caroline Burton” will be on exhibit from Oct. 1-29 in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery.
Department of Art & Design hosts Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series
MURRAY, Ky. – The Department of Art & Design at Murray State University is pleased to host Stephanie Alaniz as the Patricia L. Summerville Artist in Printmaking on Tuesday, Sept. 10-Friday, Sept. 13. Alaniz (they/them) will create a fabric relief print project with the help of Professor Nicole Hand’s advanced printmaking class. The workshop will be from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. in Price Doyle Fine Arts Room 1005. Alaniz will also give a lecture on their work on Thursday, Sept.
Department of Art & Design kicks off the school year with two exhibitions
MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce two exhibit openings, each with an accompanying artist talk, beginning in August in the Clara M. Eagle Galleries and Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building on Murray State’s campus. Fred DiGiovanni’s “Hands of Time Cento Anni” is currently on exhibit through Oct. 17 in the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery.
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