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New Art and Design graduate Quinn Sedig illustrates the unique opportunities for students at NIU
When Quinn Sedig transferred to the NIU School of Art and Design from Sauk Valley College, she knew she wanted to...
Graduate Profile: Edwin Perez-Hernandez, BFA in Photography
We are proud of all of our new alumni who earned their degrees and are preparing to do even more great things in the...
Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Sarah Navigato
The School of Art and Design is spotlighting recently graduated students and their work on Facebook, and we’ll be sharing them here on the blog, as well.Sarah NavigatoBFA in Illustration “My life-long passion for animals inspires me to create. Sparking interest in...
NIU Artists. Never. Quit. – Beginning Illustration Class (Part Two)
As NIU and the world around us deals with a global pandemic, artists continue to find ways to express themselves. In the College of Visual and Performing arts the learning and teaching hasn’t stopped, it’s simply evolved to meet the needs and limitations of the...
Art and Design Senior Student Spotlight: Alexis Gruber
The School of Art and Design is spotlighting recently graduated students and their work on Facebook, and we'll be sharing them here on the blog, as well. Alexis GruberBS Ed in Art and Design Education "Congratulations to Alexis for making it through student teaching...
Grad Profiles – Chelsea Cwiklik
The spring class of 2020 hasn't had a traditional conclusion to their studies, but they do have a lot of great stories. Over the summer months we'll be profiling some of them. Chelsea Cwiklik MSEd with K-12 Licensure and endorsement in Art Hometown: Batavia, IL...
Art students take part in College of Engineering and Engineering Technology’s Virtual Senior Design Demonstration Day
Every year, engineering students at NIU take part in a senior design showcase to demonstrate innovative work they've done. This year will be no different. Well, it will be a little different. First off, because of Illinois' stay-at-home order the event will be held...
ART 655 Virtual Spring Exhibition – “Where You Live. What You Eat: The Foundations of Wellness in DeKalb,” NIU Art Museum
World renowned printmaker Michael Barnes selected as Presidential Research, Scholarship and Artistry Professor
Michael Barnes, Northern Illinois University Professor in the School of Art and Design, has been selected as a Presidential Research, Scholarship and Artistry Professor. The award was created in 1982 to recognize faculty excellence in teaching, research, scholarship,...
School of Art and Design’s Daniel Ortiz wins Drinkling Moving Image Award
Daniel Ortiz, a senior illustration major from Aurora has won a $1,000 Drinkling Moving Image Award and been accepted into the 2020 Society of Illustrators Student Competition. Kimberly Masters, professor of illustration at NIU said that Ortiz is one of only 23 to win...
All Dressed Up With No One To Show – An informal walking tour of the art in Jack Arends Hall
This spring the School of Art and Design prepared for its regular accreditation visit, but it was postponed due to travel restrictions and stay at home orders caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But, that doesn't mean you can't see the student art that was displayed in...