Franklin Ugochukwu came from Nigeria to MSUM in 2014 because of the university’s affordability. After graduating in 2020 with a degree in studio art, he solidified his art business and started teaching art classes at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo. “Painting really helped me develop discipline and accountability, which has helped me in other aspects of my life,” he […]
The Fargo Moorhead West-Fargo Chamber of Commerce has commissioned Art Professor Brad Bachmeier to design custom awards for their 2024 Annual Awards Celebration on Oct. 10th at the Delta by Marriot in Fargo. More information about the prestigious event can be found at: https://www.fmwfchamber.com/events/details/the-chamber-s-annual-celebration-9591
Faith Sycaoyao, an MSUM Business and Econ student and artist, has been featured in the Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. This publication showcases Faith’s artistic journey and the themes she explores through her work. Despite growing up in a family focused on healthcare and business, Faith pursued art independently, addressing important issues related to […]
School of Art Professor Brad Bachmeier’s wheel-thrown, stretched eroded and multi-fired ceramic work “Dessicated” was selected by juror Beth Gollnick for the Sioux City Art Center Biennial: Climate / Change exhibition. Bachmeier’s ceramic work was created during an Artist in Residency at the Badlands National Park in South Dakota, 2023. Climate / Change will be on view until January 5, […]
School of Art Painting and Art History alumnus (22), Tobias Zikmund was commissioned by the city of Park River, ND to complete a mural in their downtown area. The work measures nearly 10’ tall by 18’ wide. The mural is titled “Strawberry Quilt.” The visual structure of the work, with its two-tiered block-like border and interior panels, is inspired by […]