About VADS 2024

The Visual Art and Design Showcase is a venue for Mizzou undergraduate students to display and discuss their scholarly work in an exhibition setting. During a typical year, the works of students are displayed in Jesse Hall and feature a variety of artistic expression and applied design, including works of photojournalism, graphic design, architectural drawing, theatre set design, painting, sculpting, textile and apparel design, mixed media, and digital storytelling.

Visual Art & Design Showcase Committee

Chair: Linda Blockus, Undergraduate Research
Katina Bitsicas, Digital Storytelling/Film Studies
Lesleighan Cravens, Plant Sciences
Kat Duncan, Journalism
Lee Ann Garrison, School of Visual Studies
Andrea Heiss, Journalism
Deborah Huelsbergen, Art
Sarah Humfeld, Undergraduate Research
Joe Johnson, Art
Vesna Johnson, Undegraduate Research
Nicole Johnston, Textile and Apparel Management
Benton Kidd, Museum of Art and Archaeology
Desireé Moore, Digital Storytelling/Film Studies
Christian Rozier, Film Studies/Digital Storytelling
Heather Tearney, Undergraduate Research
Debora Verniz, Architectural Studies
Marc Vital, Theatre
Ric Wilson, Art

Awards

Artistic Expression

Award winners will be presented with funds that are to be used for professional development purposes.
$2000 Grand Prize $1000 Runner-Up $500 Awards of Merit (2)

Grand Prize: $2,000
Runner-Up: $1,000
Awards of Merit (2): $500

Applied Design