Crafty staff

Arts & Crafts Showcase highlights Mizzou employees' talents.

May 24, 2017
Photos by Shane Epping

Multitalented Tigers share the fruits of their off-the-clock labors at the MU Arts & Crafts Showcase during Staff Recognition Week. Faculty and staff show off paintings, jewelry, fiber art, sculpture, leather work and other creative undertakings through Thursday in Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union.

Cross stitch of Jesse Hall and the Columns by Tammy Gerhart, University Stores

Painting of grain silos by John R. Glenn, Landscape Services

Woman weaving on a loom — Weaving by Rebecca Bergfield, Environmental Health and Safety

Carved wood bowl — Wooden bowl by Ernest Hildebrand, MU retiree

Metal bracelet — Bracelet by Kate Shipova, Research Core Facilities

Drawing of Willie Nelson — Willie Nelson portrait by Dianne Haas, MU Police Department

Ornate carved fishing poles — Fishing poles by Ricky Espenschied, Student Auxiliary Services

Two people dancing stained glass — Painted glass mosaic by Alpana Ray, Veterinary Pathobiology

Black hearts in gold jewelry — Earrings by Brenna Naufel, College of Engineering

Wreath made of wine corks — Cork wreath with Mizzou ribbon by Tina Schneider, Family and Community Medicine

Woman looking at art. — Debbie Betz, Student Services Manager with Mizzou Online, looks at paintings during the Arts & Crafts Showcase.

Blankets, shawls, hats and more. — Knitted and crocheted projects by Genevieve Howard, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Leather bags by Dale Smith, Mizzou Creative

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