Art Dragon Stories

The faculty-led study abroad program of art, history, and chemistry courses allowed students to experience firsthand the places they studied in class.

Catie Miller is an MSUM Foundation 2026 Outstanding Young Alumna Awardee for her career in ceramics, education and public art. 

Delia Touché, alumni artist, curator, and educator, receives the MSUM Foundation 10 Under 10 Award.

Moorhead alum and current student are inspiring graduates in the Fargo-Moorhead area by strengthening connections through the community. 

Annabelle Matthews is graduating with a certification to use Magic School AI in her future classroom.

Sue Gens, the executive director of the Minnesota State Arts Board, has dedicated her career to fostering and promoting the arts across Minnesota.

Local arts leader Toby Zikmund strengthens communities in Fargo through creative collaboration, downtown advocacy, and support for emerging artists.

Discover how Hannah Stelter, founder of Designed by Hannah and Scribble Lady, empowers the LGBTQ+ community through body-positive art, inclusive events, and creative self-expression.

MSUM students visited Davis Designs to witness the transformation of a 2D concept into a large-scale sculpture by artist Brock Davis, soon to be installed at the Christianson Alumni Center. 

MSUM Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Keri Pickett has built a groundbreaking career in photography and filmmaking, mapping untold stories and preserving history through powerful visual storytelling.

Ellen and Paul Diederich's support of the arts is celebrated with a newly named art gallery at MSUM.

Franklin Ugochukwu is a local artist who also happens to be an MSUM alum. Franklin is a well-known character in the Fargo/Moorhead art world. Franklin balances his art career, running a YouTube channel, and staying involved with MSUM.