Keziah just wrapped up her first year in the Illustration program! She is already making big milestones in her artistic career. Her digital painting “Testimonial Aftershock” was selected to be featured in the Arrival Gallery International Exhibition in Osaka, Japan.
“My journey as an artist has been shaped by both personal experiences and deep curiosity about the world’s past. I use my work as a way to explore meaning, memory, and transformation translating complex ideas into visual narratives that feel both grounded and emotional”- Keziah Arrington
Congrats Anna!
Anna has been a dedicated student at the School of Art and Design from her first day on campus! She started as an assistant in the main office, through encouragement from faculty and staff, she applied for the Director position of the Students' Art Gallery @sagnmu Then moved to support more students by becoming a Resident Advisor.
"If you haven’t already, please show the SAG and SAL teams some love and support!"- Anna Garguilo
Congratulations to @lexamillionstudio for earning the Gold Award 🥇 at the @nmuart Senior Exhibition this evening! I’m so proud to see all your hard work being recognized!
#nmuillustration #nmuart #illustrationart #narrativeillustration
Big numbers. Even bigger talent. 🎓✨
Meet the School of Art & Design Class of ’26.
No matter where you go next, carry this with you: where you started matters, and your Wildcat community is always behind you.
Swipe through to celebrate the creatives already shaping what’s next.
#NMU #NMUArt #onceawildcatalwaysawildcat
Caught in the act 👀🎨
Wildcat Willy stopped by the Student Art Gallery, and now he’s wondering why you haven’t.
The 303 Show is up, and it’s packed with bold ideas, experimental work, and pieces you won’t see anywhere else. Come support your peers, get inspired, and see what NMU creatives are bringing to life.
#nmuart
Meet Keall Emmers, a senior in digital cinema and this year’s Student Technology Innovation Award winner 🎬
His project, The Need For Praise, is a psychological thriller that explores religion, trauma, control, and mental illness. By using technology throughout the entire filmmaking process, Keall has created a deeply intentional and immersive piece.
He’ll be graduating this May.
Congratulations, Keall!
The 2026 Distinguished Team Award goes to the incredible team behind Major For A Day 2025! 👏
Congrats:
Bill Digneit, Theatre & Dance
Kate Hooper, Admissions
Jalina McClain, Theatre & Dance
Gabby McNally, School of Art & Design
Jane Milkie, School of Art & Design
Meet Krista! 🪵
Krista’s woodworking portfolio shows that with time and commitment to your craft anything is possible! Her very first bandsaw box as a freshman to deeply personal furniture that explores identity and emotion.
Her Mondrian Chair No.1 nods to Piet Mondrian’s geometric compositions, built entirely from ¾” sticks to push the limits of what function can mean.
Krista also serves as the President to NMU Woodturning Club!
We can’t wait to see what you accomplish Krista!
Congratulations!!
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Brian Kakas, professor of ceramics at the School of Art & Design at Northern Michigan University, has been named the 2026 Stephen Young & Tricia Kinley Distinguished Faculty Award recipient. His work bridges tradition, innovation, and community, reflecting his strong impact as both an educator and artist!
