Spring Senior Showcase

Spring Senior Showcase

May 1-9, 2026

Opening Reception May 1, 4-8 p.m.

Closing Reception May 9, 4-5 p.m.

The Spring Senior Showcase Exhibition for Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Art + Design will be displayed at Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum from May 1-9, 2026.

Two receptions 4-8 p.m. on May 1 and 4-5 p.m. on May 9 will be held for family, guests, and the public to honor the senior artists and designers earning their Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Department of Art + Design.

The graduates for Spring 2026 are Yasmine Abusharbain, Rachel Blumm,

Robert Cortez, Aubrianna Fisher, Margaret Gorman, Abby Grey, Shawn Guiling, Olivia Hess, Julia Kehoe, Ailey Kuehn, Zak Mayfield, Grace Merickel, Lydia Miesner, Nic Myers, Elizabeth Osborn, Ellie Osterholt, Eric Ostrom, Ashey Ottoson, Rae Perry, JP Robles, Kaylee Shelby, Eric Tolbert, Savannah Tooley, and Josie Warden.

The Department of Art + Design is proud to present the culmination of years of dedication, imagination, and hard work from our graduating seniors. The Senior Showcase stands as a testament to the boundless creative and innovative spirit of our graduating students.

Each year, our Art + Design programs challenge students to push the boundaries of their creative expression, explore new techniques, and engage deeply with contemporary issues. The Senior Showcase offers a glimpse into the diverse perspectives and talents that define the department. From traditional mediums to cutting-edge digital technology, our exhibition features work that reflects the multifaceted nature of the human experience. Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of color, texture, form, and meaning as they explore the exhibition and interact with the artists behind the works.

Crisp Museum is located inside the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus at 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, MO. Questions: (573) 651-2260.