Photo Story: Chancellor’s Arts Showcase displays student artwork and performances

Luca Giordano

May 6, 2024

Architecture, sculpture, fashion, theater and music works were presented in the Missouri Theatre’s lobby and auditorium for the showcase

The College of Arts and Science held the Chancellor’s Arts Showcase at the Missouri Theatre on Friday, Feb. 23. The event featured student art including fashion, sculptures, architecture and music. The Chancellor’s Arts Showcase is an annual event that has taken place since 1977, and it is committed to recognizing student artwork at MU.

Mannequin looks out at a crowd. — Senior Lauren Biritz’s piece, “Times Square,” faces out toward the crowded Chancellor’s Arts Showcase on Friday, Feb. 23, at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Mo. Biritz’s piece was made out of a recycled billboard. “I’ve just always loved making things with my hands,” Biritz said. “I really like thinking outside of the box. Once I get an idea, I can’t stop until it’s done, so it’s just kind of like a rush.”

Conductor directs choir. — Sankofa Chorale conductor Ronnie Wilson directs singers in the Missouri Theatre. This was the first stage performance of the night in which the group sang pieces by Richard Smallwood and Kyle Kelley.

Student sings in concert choir. — Christopher Woodcock sings in the Concert Chorale for the Chancellor’s Arts Showcase in the Missouri Theatre. The Concert Chorale premiered graduate student Seda Balci’s song “Merdiven,” featuring poetry by Ahmet Haşim.

Artist discusses work with an event attendee. — Visual studies major Elizabeth Clubb discusses her work with an event attendee in the Missouri Theatre during the Chancellor’s Arts Showcase. Clubb’s wooden and soapstone statue, “Hand in Hand,” was among other visual art pieces featured at the showcase.

Dean gives speech on pedestal. — Cooper Drury, dean of the College of Arts and Science, delivers a welcome speech before musical performances during the Chancellor’s Arts Showcase. Drury thanked show organizers and spoke about the value of student art.

Fashion artist shows her work to event visitors. — Junior Alyssa Cozzoni, a textile and apparel management major, shows event attendees her 1940s inspired fashion piece, “Blue Collar Beauty.” Cozzoni balances masculine and feminine values within her work, drawing on World War II propaganda. “[Fashion is] one of those forms of self expression where you can kind of communicate to people without having to speak,” Cozzoni said.

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About the Author

Luca Giordano, Assistant Multimedia Editor

Luca Giordano is a documentary journalism, history and film student at the University of Missouri. Working as an Assistant Editor for the Maneater Multimedia section, Giordano uses his expertise in videography and video editing to cover news and sports in the Mizzou community.