MSUM Art Education Alumni Jescia Hopper wins prestigious national award

Jescia Hopper, a middle school art teacher at DGF schools recently finished her Master’s degree and Thesis from Maryland Institute College of Art. This year the United States Society for Education through Art (USSEA) initiated a new national “Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award.” This award recognizes exceptional master’s work that promotes “pluralistic perspectives, deepens human and cultural understanding, and/or builds respect for diverse learners.” It is […]

#FMgram: Artist hits the road, camera and camper in tow

Originally published on InForum written by John Lamb.  FARGO – Warm weather is calling people to hit the open road, and Grace Clark is answering that call. The photographer and recent Minnesota State University Moorhead graduate leaves town this week to explore the country. Unlike other road warriors, Clark won’t be living out of hotels, tents or even her car. For […]

MSUM School of Visual Arts Alumna Featured in Two Solo Art Exhibitions in the FM area

Artist and educator Laura Youngbird has recently been featured in two separate exhibitions in Fargo-Moorhead. The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County currently is displaying her exhibition titled “Manifestation” through April 3rd. In this exhibition, Youngbird addresses Native American dislocation and white migration westward while interrogating the concept of Manifest Destiny. Youngbird also recently had a solo exhibition at […]