Art & Design

In early 2023, alumna Max Brunner (Digital Art and Photography ’12) had a longing for human connection, so she took a walk. That walk has led to hundreds of photographs and answers to the question, “What do you love about yourself?”

Student from Grand Portage receives award

Exhibition by Max Brunner, an Art & Design alum

Maxwell McGruder (Art and Design ’10) recently worked as the marketing coordinator for Arbor Wood Co. This Northern Minnesota company is one of few companies in the U.S. to manufacture thermally modified wood siding, decking, and dimensional lumber.

UMD’s Liberal Education Program is gaining a new category, Theorizing Race, Power, and Justice (TRPJ), effective fall 2023. Jennifer Mencl, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Effectiveness, recently answered questions about the addition and its goals.

For over thirty years, Dr. Alison Aune (Art and Design) has been fostering collaborations that promote cultural awareness.

University of Minnesota Duluth 2023 Emerging Photographers

Emerging voices identify cultural shifts and highlight current issues faced by younger generations. The longstanding relationship between the Duluth Art Institute and the University of Minnesota Duluth Emerging Photographers provides space for student artists to connect to the larger community. 

Congratulations to the 2023 University of Minnesota Duluth Emerging Photographers: Marin Anderson, Josalyn Dehncke, Bosco Jacobson, Deborah May, Mackenzie Oswell, Emily Spaniol, Annie Suckow, Noah Uphus, and Lisa Xiong.

The Tweed Museum of Art on the campus of the University of Minnesota Duluth, commemorates the legacy of Dr. Karissa White Isaacs with a special celebration on Saturday, December 3 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Maryam Khaleghiyazdi presents her animation at VisArts in Maryland