OSU Arts & Culture

From pottery lessons to theater productions, OSU’s diverse art organizations deliver. Students, faculty, and community members are welcome to experience arts the way the creators intended.

Six OSU Students Chosen as Finalists in National Graphic Design Competition

Four undergraduate and two graduate students from Oklahoma State University’s graphic design program recently had their work selected in the annual American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Baltimore Flux Student Design Competition. The AIGA Baltimore chapter has hosted the Flux Student Design Competition annually since 2007. Students from around the nation submit their work for consideration. This year, 631 pieces were submitted which made for the largest and most competitive event to date. Of the total submissions, only 205 were chosen as finalists.

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Graphic Design Professor's Work Recognized in International Design Competition

Oklahoma State University graphic design professor Nick Mendoza had his work selected in the 365: AIGA Year in Design competition in December.

“I am honored to have one of my designs selected in an international competition,” Mendoza said. “As a design educator, I am humbled to know that my work is shown next to big time design studios with big time budgets; I created my design with paper, scissors and a marker.”

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Student Arts Alliance Challenges OSU Fashion Designs to Use Second-Hand Sources

The OSU Student Arts Alliance held its first thrift shop fashion show featuring student-curated designs Feb. 16. on the Student Union theater runway. The Student Arts Alliance is a campus organization that supports students in all art disciplines to express themselves creatively and increase the art representation at OSU. The show was open to all students regardless of major. Each designer had a specific theme, spanning “Gilmore Girls” and glitter, to post-apocalyptic fashion.

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The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts

The McKnight Center is a world-class epicenter for the arts, attracting celebrated national and international programs featuring notable performing arts productions and artists.

OSU Museum of Art

The OSU Museum of Art is the university’s official exhibition hall for art, and the host of paintings, photographs, and unique art from around the world.

Student Arts Alliance

OSU Allied Arts makes inspiration easy. Be a part of experiencing high-quality art, learning new things, supporting your community and having fun with your family and friends.

Office of Arts, Culture, & Entertainment

ACE provides opportunities for in-depth engagement with the arts and cultural events for students by making the arts more accessible, intentionally featuring student work, and continuing on our strong tradition of student-led production through SUAB, Allied Arts, and other Special Events.

Doel Reed Center in Taos

With a particular focus on Southern and New Mexican culture, the Doel Reed Center offers ‘leisure learning courses’, week-long classes in New Mexico that are led by experienced artists and instructors. The center also has scholarships and leisure courses that provide credit to students.

Prairie Arts Center

The Prairie Arts Center, a partnership between OSU and Stillwater Community Arts, promotes art creation and interest in the community of Stillwater, and hosts many instructional arts events.

Gardiner Gallery of Art

Within the Bartlett Visual Arts Center, the Gardiner Gallery of Art hosts the art of students, traveling artists, and faculty in many exhibitions throughout the year.

College of Arts and Sciences

The largest college at OSU and one of the largest sponsors of OSU’s arts community. The college also offers a significant number of scholarships for undergraduate students and enrichment opportunities for students and faculty.

Department of Theatre

Aims to provide students at the university with a comprehensive, professionally-focused theatre education that gives students practical experience through performance and classes. Experience fantastic performances as students gain experience in costume design, set design, and performance.

Greenwood School of Music

The Greenwood School of Music is home to the musical community at OSU. Every year, more than 200 concerts, recitals, and events are presented by guest artists, students, community members, and faculty.

Department of Art, Graphic Design, and Art History

The premier host of community arts and lessons, including sculpture, painting, and others. Also offers degrees in Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Art History with a number of scholarships available for application.

Student artists find inspiration at OSU Museum of Art Mar 6

The Oklahoma State University Museum of Art, in partnership with OSU faculty, fosters students’ artistic expression in a new exhibition, opening March 21.

OSU graphic design students’ capstone exhibition opens at the Gardiner Gallery Mar 1

The 2023 Oklahoma State University graphic design BFA capstone exhibition Threshold opened Wednesday, March 1, at the Gardiner Gallery of Art in the Bartlett Center on OSU’s Stillwater campus. The exhibition presents work by 30 graduating seniors, with featured pieces representing a culmination of students’ artistic development achieved through years of experimentation, research and critical thinking.

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