Big Sky Times

For the next month, the Montana State University Library will be home to a unique collection of art created by students in MSU’s metalsmithing program. The exhibition will remain on display through Jan. 18 and is free and open to the public. 

The exhibit is housed on the second floor of MSU’s Renne Library. The artwork, created by students in metalsmithing academic courses in the School of Art, includes works by students in various stages of their studies. The pieces include jewelry, sculpture and wearable pieces made from metals such as sterling silver, copper, brass and nickel.

Metalsmithing is an option within MSU’s BFA in Studio Arts, which is housed in the College of Arts and Architecture. Other options include ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, painting and drawing.  Students in the metalsmithing program learn a variety of modern and traditional techniques and work in dedicated studio areas designed to create everything from jewelry to metal blades and functional dishware."Being able to feature the work of our students is such a privilege, especially objects as beautiful as these,” said humanities and outreach librarian Jan Zauha.Visitors can view the exhibit anytime during library hours. The library building will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays during MSU’s winter break from Dec. 17 to Jan. 15. During the week, the library is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional information about library hours and the artistic exhibits in the library can be found at lib.montana.edu.

Victoria Burchill, Instructor, MSU School of Art: victoria.burchill@montana.edu or 406-994-2952

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