Robbins selected for Public Eye Soar festival in Florida
Rob Robbins, professor of Studio Art, was selected for inclusion in Public Eye Soar, an international group exhibition and outdoor projection festival in Panama City, Florida, on Nov. 5-7. His work...
Dell’Aria publishes article in journal
Annie Dell'Aria, associate professor of Art History, published the article "Circling Back: Restaging Bill Brand's Pong Ping Pong" in Millennium Film Journal issue 84 (October 2026) based on her cur...
Jordan Fenton, associate professor of Art History, presented his paper "Art and Herbalism: Performing the Impossible in Nigeria" at the Creative Practices and Bridging the Invisible conference, hel...
James published in Ceramics Monthly
Richard James, associate professor of Studio Art, published the article “Clay Culture: Working Large” in the October 2026 issue of Ceramics Monthly.
Joomi Chung inspires students with her work on and off campus
Chung's work featured in major exhibition at SMOA
Congratulations to Joomi Chung, professor of Studio Art, for being featured in a two-person show at the Springfield Museum of Art. Exhibition title: "Permeable: The Breath Which Moves Between." The...
Featherstone’s ‘Resistance’ on display
Tracy Featherstone, professor of Studio Art, sold her piece, “Resistance,” to the University of Cincinnati where it will be displayed in their Medical Sciences building.
Robbins featured in The Scribe magazine
Rob Robbins, professor of Studio Art, was featured in the October issue of The Scribe magazine in the article "Rob Robbins Paints Landscapes That Refuse to Stay Still" by Dylan Sarieh.
Miami University hosts Art and Design Day for future artists and designers
The Department of Art at Miami University invites high school students and prospective transfer students to experience what it means to be a RedHawk artist during Art & Design Day, held Saturda...
Miami University fashion student receives ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grant
Andrea Bryant, a Miami University College of Creative Arts student pursuing a BA in Art with a Fashion concentration, has received an ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grant for a fashion design project that...
Anatomy of Sound exhibition connects guitar making, music, and architecture
For Miami University professor Thomas George Caracas Garcia, a guitar is both a musical instrument and a carefully designed object, shaped by decisions about materials, structure, craftsmanship, an...
Faculty Spotlight: Rob Robbins presents large-scale painting at ArtPrize 2026
Miami University professor of Studio Art Rob Robbins is exhibiting his large-scale painting Neither Here Nor There (Field / Environment) at ArtPrize 2026, the international art competition and cult...
Miami University Dance Director Ashley Goos selected for choreographic residency in Amsterdam
Ashley Goos, director of Dance and assistant teaching professor at Miami University, has been selected for a competitive week-long choreographic residency with ReMo Studio Amsterdam in the Netherla...
Expect Extraordinary! Miami University Performing Arts Series Announces 26-27 Season
OXFORD, Ohio — From Emmy Award-winning comedy and Broadway improvisation to world-class piano, Scottish music and a celebration of Dolly Parton, the Miami University Performing Arts Serie...
Robbins debuts work at ArtPrize
Rob Robbins, professor of Studio Art, debuted “Neither Here Nor There,” a new large scale, panoramic triptych painting at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The work will be on...
Miami artist Michael Stillion collaborates with Cincinnati Ballet for Kaplan New Works Series
Miami University artist Michael Stillion is taking part in a cross-disciplinary collaboration with Cincinnati Ballet that brings together visual art and dance. Stillion, associate teaching professo...
Contemporary Art Forum brings artists, educators and creative leaders to Miami University this fall
Miami University’s Department of Art welcomes a diverse lineup of contemporary artists, educators, designers, and creative professionals this fall as part of the Miami University Contempo...
Fenton edits themed issue of African Arts
Jordan Fenton, associate professor of Art History, edited the themed issue of African Arts, "Art Across Africa Before 1600" (volume 59, issue 2, 2026). This is the first-ever special issue of a maj...
First 13 departments will introduce AI in the Majors to students this fall
Miami graduate and Fulbright Fellow presents work at U.S. Embassy in Ghana
Rachelle Swan’s ‘24 research gave her opportunity to teach in Ghana
Adjunct faculty member of Art Education receives Ohio Art Education Association’s Museum Division Award
Access Miami Program summer experience will become year-round in fall 2027
Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities work closely with Miami students who serve as peer mentors
Bridging Art and Literacy Through Community Partnership
This spring, as part of the capstone course ART 493 Professional Partnerships, I had the opportunity to design and facilitate my own partnership project in the Oxford community and the greater Sout...
Miami art class beautifying substation exterior wall at Spring and Locust streets
Associated Student Government announces 2026 Outstanding Professor Award, top 15 nominees
Stephanie Danker, associate professor of Art Education, received the 2026 award
Miami’s Stillion opens exhibition at Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center
‘And then it was flowers’ will run until Aug. 30
Miami University graduate Carolyn Sorg is making history as the first female president of John Carroll University, bringing a bold vision for reimagining the student experience through innovative d...
College of Creative Arts announces 2026 P.R.I.D.E. Award Winners
Cristy Betz, Krista Stenger, Erin Heil, and Gretchen Baer were honored for outstanding service, innovation, and contributions to the Miami University community.
Cheatham provides book chapter
Dennis Cheatham, associate professor of Communication Design, recently wrote the chapter “Cultivating Attunement to the Raw Materials of Problem Formulation” in the book ...
Reception for Stillion solo show is April 24 at Contemporary Arts Center
Michael Stillion, associate teaching professor of Studio Art, has a solo show, “And then it was flowers,” opening at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati. The opening rece...
Miami University CCA students explore art, architecture, and nature at Glenstone
A group of students from the College of Creative Arts at Miami University recently returned from an immersive, three-day field experience at the Glenstone Museum, where contemporary art, architectu...
Pong Ping Pong returns to Western Campus
Influential experimental filmmaker Bill Brand revives one of his early works on Miami’s campus after over 50 years.
Miami University Fashion and Design hosts 20TH Annual Fashion Show: Allure
Miami University organization hosts one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation on April 25 at 7 p.m. in Millett Hall.
Capstone exhibition celebrates Art Museum, Miami, and Ohio’s impact on the Arts
This year, the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum is celebrating 15 years of collaboration, inspiring young scholars, and fostering professional experiences for our undergraduate students. Rooted ...
Miami department chair earns national recognition from USSEA
Amanda Alexander cited for art education work both in U.S. and internationally
Alexander co-authors book chapter
Amanda Alexander, professor of Art Education, collaborated with Rebecca Bourgault of Boston University and Manisha Sharma of the University of North Texas on a book chapter published in “...
Alexander gives visiting scholar’s lecture at University of Cincinnati
Amanda Alexander, professor of Art Education, recently gave a visiting scholar’s lecture at the University of Cincinnati. The lecture was sponsored by the Bastos Family Creative Educator ...
RCCAM collection objects on view in four museums throughout the world
Starting in 1978, the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) began fostering dialogue with the visual arts, both local and global. This is achieved through our collections, exhibitions, educat...
Winners announced in the 2026 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 Yeck Award
Hannah Keats’ winning painting will become part of the Miami University 21st Century Painting Collection
Art Education students and faculty present at 2025 OAEA Conference, win awards
Six Art Education students gave presentations and participated in the 2025 Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) Conference in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 13-14. Students included: seniors Ellen Long, Rya...
Chung awarded funds from FotoFocus
Joomi Chung, professor of Studio Art, recently was awarded $3,450 from Cincinnati nonprofit FotoFocus for her collaborative project “Unfolding Stories 2026: Stories from the RCCAM Collect...
Graduate Research Forum 2025: Top presenter awards
Top oral and poster presentations selected from the 17th annual forum held Nov. 7
Miami University launches new BA in Art
Degree approved by Ohio Department of Higher Education; will offer concentrations in Art History, Fashion Design, and Studio Art
Miami University faculty collaborate on international art installation in Venice
Last month, a Venetian palazzo hosted an artwork born at the College of Creative Arts. Convening Stories at the Crossroads is a multi-channel video and sound installation by Professor of Architectu...
Student Response Exhibition winners announced: “Bridging Generational Gaps”
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) and the Department of Art at Miami University is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Student Response Exhibition (SRE): Bridging Generational...
Community Photo Exhibition Call for submissions
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM), Miami University Art Center, and the Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) invite you to share your story through photography. This exhibition, presen...
Two new exhibitions open Oct. 16 at Hiestand Galleries
Join us for an evening of art, insight, and inspiration at Hiestand Galleries.
Students bridge generational divides in new exhibition
On view in the Art Building Lobby, Sept. 30–Nov. 2
Robbins’ solo exhibition opens Oct. 3
Rob Robbins, professor of Studio Art, has a solo exhibition at No Place Gallery in Columbus. Robbins’ “Double Back Around” opens on Oct. 3 and is on display until Nov....
New Fashion Institute will act as bridge between university and industry
Technology, business of fashion two key areas for growth
Fenton publishes article in African Arts
Jordan Fenton, associate professor of Art History, recently published the article “Nsibidi Knowledge: The Artistic Philosophy of the Ekpe Secret Society” in African Arts, a lead...
Alumna wins the $10,000 Yeck Award; exhibition is on view at the Hiestand Galleries through Oct. 6
2025 Young Sculptors Competition Award awardees announced
Our 2025 Young Sculptors Competition Award awardees were announced on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in the Hiestand Galleries by the 2025 Juror Sohrab Mohebbi, Director of SculptureCenter in New York. Th...
Miami University Hosts Art and Design Day for Future Artists and Designers
The Department of Art at Miami University invites high school students and prospective transfer students to experience what it means to be a RedHawk artist during Art & Design Day, held Saturda...
Thacker exhibits artwork at pair of Cincinnati shows
Charlie Thacker, instructor at Miami University's Art Center, exhibited artwork in two shows over the summer in Cincinnati. The first was at a new artist-run space in Camp Washington and the second...
James to present at Indiana Clay Conference
Richard James, assistant professor of Studio Art, will be one of four presenters at this year’s Indiana Clay Conference. The conference will be held Oct. 4-5 at the L.A. Pittenger Student...
Fenton serves as co-curator of international art exhibition
Jordan Fenton, associate professor of Art History, is co-curator of an international traveling Exhibition. “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations” wil...
Miami University hires alumnus to launch new fashion institute
Jamie Schisler ’96 will establish the institute to create industry partnerships and support student organizations and degree programs
Art Education faculty members published in journal
Stephanie Danker, associate professor of Art Education, and Luke Meeken, assistant professor of Art Education, recently had their article, “Neepwaankiaki: Teaching Art and Culture in the ...
Six Miamians receive Fulbright grants
Another Miami student selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
Senior takes fashion education from classroom to catwalk
Ellie Trubisky ’25 was selected as part of this season’s University of New York Fashion Week cohort
New student-led mural unveiled at Newport on the Levee with a city celebration
A first-of-its-kind art class shows what’s possible when creativity meets community
Art and wellness at Miami University - Spring 2025
New Therapeutic Art Program for Miami students
Students document Costa Rica study abroad experience in photo exhibit
Students from Miami University recently presented a photography exhibit reflecting their participation in Pura Vida: Education and Community in Costa Rica, a J-Term study abroad program led by Prof...
Graduate Student Spotlight: Bubly Barna
Bubly showcases artistic narratives on international stage.
Graduate Student Spotlight: Kelley Booze
Booze celebrates a series of major artistic achievements nationally and internationally.
Miami University hosts 2025 Preservice Art Education Conference
15 institutions were represented among 80-plus attendees
Art Students Receive 2025 President’s Distinguished Service Award
Two College of Creative Arts students are among 19 Miami University seniors honored for their service work with the 2025 President’s Distinguished Service Award. The awards were presented...
Springtime sparks creativity at Miami University’s CCA sector with Sparkfest 2025
Miami University’s College of Creative Arts will host the fourth annual Sparkfest, a public festival of student creativity, from 12 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the courtyard outside th...
Featured Student: Reilly Powers
Miami senior Reilly Powers has been elected NAEA Preservice Division Director-Elect for the National Arts Education Association (NAEA), making history as the first Miami student to serve in this ro...
CCA alum Bo Bridges partners with Cosm to present ocean experience in Shared Reality
"Big Wave: No Room for Error," is an immersive 60-minute oceanic experience premiering on March 15, 2025. This Cosm Studios Original captures surfers confronting some of the world's most formidable...
Winners announced in the 2025 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 Yeck Award
Brach Tiller’s winning painting will become part of the Miami University 21st Century Painting Collection
Fourteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Fourteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Nine undergraduates, three graduate students, and two alumni have been recommended ...
Miami associate professor takes on lead editor role for prestigious art history journal
Jordan Fenton leads Ohio editorial board for African Arts
Eight Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.